Hesitatively

/ˈhez.ɪ.tə.tɪv.li/

हिचकिचाते हुए; संकोचपूर्वक; अनिश्चित रूप से

Origin & History

From hesitant + -ive + -ly; hesitant is from Latin 'haesitāre' meaning 'to hesitate, to be stuck'.

'hesitant' + '-ive' + '-ly' से बना; 'hesitant' लैटिन 'haesitāre' से आया है जिसका अर्थ है 'हिचकिचाना, अटक जाना'।

Definition

Used to describe an action, speech, or movement done with doubt, caution, or unwillingness, often involving pauses or lack of confidence.

किसी कार्य, बोलने या हिलने-डुलने को संदेह, सावधानी या अनिच्छा के साथ (अक्सर रुक-रुककर) करने का भाव; आत्मविश्वास की कमी के साथ।

Parts of Speech

Adverb:
She smiled hesitatively before answering the question.
उसने प्रश्न का उत्तर देने से पहले संकोचपूर्वक मुस्कुराया।

Usage Examples

He spoke hesitatively, unsure of how the team would react.
The child hesitatively took a step onto the stage.
She hesitatively agreed to try the new role.
He reached out hesitatively, then pulled his hand back.
The manager nodded hesitatively, as if needing more time to decide.

Synonyms

Uncertainly Tentatively Reluctantly Diffidently Waveringly Timidly Doubtfully Indecisively

Antonyms

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Idioms & Phrases

Speak hesitatively
हिचकिचाते हुए बोलना
Step forward hesitatively
हिचकिचाते हुए आगे बढ़ना
Agree hesitatively
हिचकिचाते हुए सहमत होना