hesitanteffort
nounUK /ˈhezɪtənt ˈefət/
US /ˈhezɪtənt ˈefərt/
A try that is slow and unsure because you are not certain.
His hesitanteffort at the piano showed he was not sure of the notes.
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2. A weak or shy attempt to do something.
She made a hesitanteffort to join the game but stayed on the edge.
3. A try made after pausing because of fear or doubt.
After a long pause, he made a hesitanteffort to speak up.
4. An action that shows you want to try but are not fully ready.
The hesitanteffort to apologize was clear in his quiet voice.