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ˈhesitantly, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a hesitant manner; hesitatingly.
1660Boyle New Exp. Phys. Mech. Pref. 4 Rather doubtfully, or hesitantly, then resolvedly. 1688― Final Causes Nat. Things ii. 78 We may rationally believe more, and speak less hesitantly. 1883Harper's Mag. Nov. 953/1 He added, hesitantly: ‘I'm afraid it bodes no good.’ |