hesitantly

Definitions

In a manner characterized by pauses or uncertainty.

With reluctance or lack of confidence.

Examples

She hesitantly stepped onto the stage, unsure of how the audience would react to her performance.

He hesitantly reached out to touch the cold, metallic surface of the mysterious artifact.

Synonyms

tentatively uncertainly reluctantly cautiously waveringly timidly irresolutely

Antonyms

confidently decisively boldly readily unhesitatingly resolutely promptly