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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