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halting

adjective

/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

Meaning

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

She gave a halting reply during the interview.

hesitant, faltering, unsure, unsteady, stammering

confident, fluent, smooth

halting voice, halting speech, halting reply, halting steps

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

impartial; not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement; unbiased

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.