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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

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.

required; essential; needed for a particular purpose

having a very pleasant taste or smell