halting — slow and hesitant, especially in speech or movement
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: slow and hesitant, especially in speech or movement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My boss's halting Korean made the meeting hilariously long.
- She took halting steps on the icy sidewalk.
- His halting explanation only made us more confused.
halting
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/]
slow and hesitant, especially in speech or movement
His halting speech made every word feel painfully long.
His halting speech showed he was nervous. (🗣️ Speech + ⏸️ Pause → Halting)
With halting steps, she kept faltering before finally stopping.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old Norse word 'haltr' meaning 'lame' or 'limping,' which entered English through Middle English. The word evolved to describe anything that proceeds with difficulty or hesitation, as if limping along.
Breakdown
halt (from Old Norse haltr, meaning lame/limping) + -ing (present participle suffix) = halting
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss's halting Korean made the meeting hilariously long.”
“She took halting steps on the icy sidewalk.”
“His halting explanation only made us more confused.”
“The robot's halting dance moves went viral on TikTok.”
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