hesitatingly
In faltering manner
Hesitatingly means in a hesitant manner—with pauses, uncertainty, or reluctance: She hesitatingly raised her hand.
The word suggests someone unsure whether to proceed, speaking or acting with visible doubt: He hesitatingly agreed to the plan.
Lacking confidence or certainty
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- questioninglyIn a seeking-answers manner
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
- ambivalentlyWith contradictory attitudes
skeptically · dubiously · waveringly · tentatively · haltingly · falteringly · diffidently · timidly
In an unsteady manner
- irresolutelyWithout firm decision
- indecisivelyWithout firm resolve
- ditheringProlonged indecisive hesitation
- falteringlyIn an unsteady manner
noncommittally · shilly-shallying · teetering · haltingly · stammering · stumblingly · brokenly · fitfully
Without wanting to
- grudginglyWith reluctant compliance
- halfheartedlyWithout real interest
- unenthusiasticallyWithout eagerness or interest
- resistantlyIn an opposing manner
aversely · loathly · reticently · demurringly · reluctantly · begrudgingly · tepidly · lukewarmly
At reduced speed
- lingeringlyIn a drawn-out manner
- haltinglyIn an unsteady manner
- deliberatelyDone with intention
- measuredlyIn calibrated manner
unhurriedly · languidly · tardily · belatedly · laggingly · gradually · incrementally · laboriously
unsure
Lacking confidence or certainty
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- questioninglyIn a seeking-answers manner
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
ambivalently · skeptically · dubiously · waveringly · tentatively · haltingly · falteringly · diffidently · timidly · apprehensively
waveringly
In an unsteady manner
- irresolutelyWithout firm decision
- indecisivelyWithout firm resolve
- ditheringProlonged indecisive hesitation
falteringly · noncommittally · shilly-shallying · teetering · haltingly · stammering · stumblingly · brokenly · fitfully · intermittently
unwillingly
Without wanting to
- grudginglyWith reluctant compliance
- halfheartedlyWithout real interest
- unenthusiasticallyWithout eagerness or interest
resistantly · aversely · loathly · reticently · demurringly · reluctantly · begrudgingly · tepidly · lukewarmly · apathetically
slowly
At reduced speed
- lingeringlyIn a drawn-out manner
- haltinglyIn an unsteady manner
- deliberatelyDone with intention
measuredly · unhurriedly · languidly · tardily · belatedly · laggingly · gradually · incrementally · laboriously · ponderously
hesitatinglyunhesitatingly
Without delay or doubt
decisively · without hesitation · resolutely · boldly · confidently
hesitatinglyboldly
With fearless confidence
confidently · fearlessly · courageously · assuredly · assertively