Haltingly

/ˈhɔːltɪŋli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a hesitant or uncertain manner; with pauses or interruptions.

She spoke haltingly, struggling to find the right words.

Characterized by stops and starts; intermittently.

The child recited the poem haltingly, unsure of some lines.

With a lack of confidence or assurance.

He delivered his presentation haltingly, clearly nervous in front of the audience.

In a way that suggests difficulty in speaking or proceeding.

The customer explained his complaint haltingly, pausing to gather his thoughts.

With a faltering or unsteady rhythm.

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.

To pause frequently due to nervousness

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

To take a long time to get the words out

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