hesitantly-constructed
|hes-i-tant-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈhɛzɪtəntli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
uncertainly built
Etymology
'hesitantly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'hesitant' and 'constructed'. 'Hesitant' comes from Latin 'haesitare', meaning 'to stick or hesitate', and 'constructed' from Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.
'Hesitant' evolved from the Latin 'haesitare' through Old French 'hesiter', while 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'construere' through Old French 'construire'.
Initially, 'hesitant' meant 'to stick or hesitate', and 'constructed' meant 'to build together'. Over time, 'hesitantly-constructed' came to mean 'built with hesitation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or formed with hesitation or uncertainty, often implying a lack of confidence or assurance in the construction process.
The hesitantly-constructed bridge swayed in the wind, making the travelers uneasy.
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