HESITATINGLY

hesitantly, hesitatingly

(adverb) with hesitation; in a hesitant manner; “he finally accepted hesitantly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

hesitatingly (comparative more hesitatingly, superlative most hesitatingly)

In a hesitating manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Hes"i*ta`ting*ly, adv.

Definition: With hesitation or doubt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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