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more hesitantly

[mɔːr ˈhɛzɪtəntli]
adverb
mais hesitantemente
1. In a manner showing greater lack of confidence, uncertainty, or reluctance; with more doubt or indecision
She spoke more hesitantly than usual during the presentation.
Ela falou mais hesitantemente do que o usual durante a apresentação.
2. With increased pause or reluctance before taking action
He approached the task more hesitantly after hearing the criticism.
Ele abordou a tarefa mais hesitantemente depois de ouvir a crítica.
Synonyms
more uncertainlymore reluctantlymore doubtfullymore tentativelyless confidently
Antonyms
more confidentlymore decisivelymore assuredlymore boldlyless hesitantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mais hesitantemente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
mais hesitantemente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
com mais dúvida
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
com mais receia
Alternative expression used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush more hesitantly
have cold feet more hesitantly
walk on eggshells more hesitantly
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