Meaning & Definition of word "Haltingly"

Haltingly

/ˈhɔːltɪŋli/

1. In a hesitant or uncertain manner; with pauses or interruptions.
- Example: She spoke haltingly, struggling to find the right words.
2. Characterized by stops and starts; intermittently.
- Example: The child recited the poem haltingly, unsure of some lines.
3. With a lack of confidence or assurance.
- Example: He delivered his presentation haltingly, clearly nervous in front of the audience.
4. In a way that suggests difficulty in speaking or proceeding.
- Example: The customer explained his complaint haltingly, pausing to gather his thoughts.
5. With a faltering or unsteady rhythm.
- Example: The dancer moved haltingly across the stage, as if unsure of her steps.

Derived from the verb 'halt', meaning to stop or to pause.

halting speech:

Speech characterized by frequent pauses or interruptions.

to speak haltingly:

To speak in a way that is marked by hesitations.

halt:

To come to a stop.

hesitant:

Unsure or uncertain.

stutter:

To speak with difficulty, repeating sounds.

Meaning: To pause frequently due to nervousness

Example Sentence: He was so nervous during the presentation, he spoke haltingly.

Meaning: To take a long time to get the words out

Example Sentence: She was haltingly trying to explain herself and it took forever.