hesitantly
adverbUK /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt.li/
US /ˈhez.ə.tənt.li/
In a way that shows you are not sure and stop before doing something.
She hesitantly raised her hand to answer the question.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a slow way because you are nervous or afraid.
He hesitantly stepped into the dark room.
3. In a way that shows you are not eager to do something.
She hesitantly agreed to sing in front of the class.
4. With short stops or pauses before speaking or acting.
He spoke hesitantly, choosing each word carefully.