hesitantly

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing uncertainty or hesitation; moving slowly or with hesitation.

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Synonyms

reluctantly

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Variants

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hesitant , hesitantly

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Etymology

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From the verb hesitate, from Old French ester 'to stand, stay' + -ate, denoting a standing still.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hesitantly' contains the word 'hesitate'.

2. In music, a hesitant rhythm is one that is played with a deliberate pause between each beat.

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Related Concepts

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1. uncertainty: A state of doubt or lack of clarity about something.

2. hesitation: A pause or delay in making a decision or taking action.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hesitantly' is often used to describe characters who are unsure or hesitant in their actions. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Mr. Darcy hesitates to declare his love for Elizabeth Bennet.

How to Memorize "hesitantly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing still and hesitating before taking a step. Visualize the uncertainty and doubt in their expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hesitantly' with the word 'uncertainty'. Think of a situation where someone is hesitant and uncertain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'hesitantly': Hesitates In Tentative Lingering And Never Ends.

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