hesitantly-made
|hes-i-tant-ly-made|
B2
/ˈhɛzɪtəntli-meɪd/
(hesitant)
uncertain action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hesitantly-made' originates from the English word 'hesitant,' which comes from the Latin word 'haesitantem,' meaning 'to stick or hesitate.'
Historical Evolution
'hesitant' changed from the Latin word 'haesitantem' and eventually became the modern English word 'hesitant.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stick or hesitate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'uncertain or unsure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or done with hesitation or uncertainty.
The hesitantly-made decision left everyone unsure of the outcome.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 20:04