hedgingly

/ˈhɛdʒɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that avoids making a direct statement or commitment; evasively.
    • She answered hedgingly, saying she would 'consider it' without promising anything.
    • He hedgingly admitted he might have made a mistake, but quickly added qualifications.
    • The spokesperson spoke hedgingly about the company's future plans.
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