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hesitantly

[/ˈhɛz.ɪ.tənt.li/]
adverb
hesitantemente
1. In a manner that shows uncertainty, doubt, or reluctance to act or speak
She hesitantly raised her hand to ask a question.
Ela levantou a mão hesitantemente para fazer uma pergunta.
2. With pauses or delays, showing indecision
He hesitantly agreed to the proposal.
Ele concordou hesitantemente com a proposta.
Synonyms
uncertainlyreluctantlydoubtfullytentativelywarily
Antonyms
confidentlydecisivelyboldlyeagerlywillingly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hesitantemente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
hesitantemente
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
hesitantemente
Standard usage
Portugal
hesitantemente
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
on the fence
sit on the fence
hem and haw
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