haltingly
/ˈhɔltɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that is not smooth or steady; with frequent stops and starts.
- He spoke haltingly, pausing after every few words.
- The old car moved haltingly up the steep hill.
- The negotiations proceeded haltingly, with many delays.
- In a hesitant or uncertain manner.
- He haltingly asked for directions, embarrassed to be lost.
- The child haltingly read the first page of the book.
- She haltingly admitted she had made a mistake.
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