hesitanttry
nounUK /ˈhɛzɪtəntri/
US /ˈhɛzɪtəntri/
A hesitanttry is a try you make while feeling unsure or a little scared.
Her hesitanttry at the diving board ended with her stepping back and giggling.
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2. A first, cautious attempt at something new.
His hesitanttry at skating was slow, but he stayed on his feet.
3. A try made after pausing to think because of worry.
After a long hesitanttry, she finally raised her hand in class.
4. An effort that shows a person is not fully sure it will work.
The hesitanttry to fix the toy ended with a shrug and a smile.