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Halting

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Definition

slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence; faltering

Synonyms & similar words

halt stem block hold staunch crippled lame stanch game stop arrest gimpy kibosh start hesitant faltering stuttering hesitating stammering limping shaky awkward uncertain tentative timid bashful shy diffident reserved reticent unconfident insecure self-doubting unassertive

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