hesitantly
/ˈhɛzɪt(ə)ntli
/adverb
In a tentative or unsure manner: he speaks hesitantly and his voice is shaky a young guard hesitantly stepped into the room...
- She smiled hesitantly and took another small step forward.
- Vincent backed away uneasily and nodded hesitantly.
- The boy entered the cottage slowly, glancing hesitantly around the main room.