“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
HESITANTLY
hesitantly, hesitatingly
(adverb) with hesitation; in a hesitant manner; “he finally accepted hesitantly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
hesitantly (comparative more hesitantly, superlative most hesitantly)
With hesitation.
With reluctance.
Synonyms
• (with reluctance): reluctantly
Source: Wiktionary
Hes"i*tant*ly, adv.
Definition: With hesitancy or doubt.
HESITANT
Hes"i*tant, a. Etym: [L. haesitans, p. pr. of haesitare: cf. F. hésitant. See Hesitate.]
1. Not prompt in deciding or acting; hesitating.
2. Unready in speech. Baxter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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