What is another word for stammeringly?

Pronunciation: [stˈaməɹɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Stammeringly is a word that describes the way someone speaks when they are hesitant or nervous. Some synonyms for stammeringly include falteringly, haltingly, hesitantly, and stutteringly. These words suggest a difficulty in speaking due to anxiety, nervousness, or lack of confidence. Other options include stumblingly, incoherently, and disjointedly, which suggest a lack of fluency in speech. These synonyms may be used interchangeably depending on the context and intended meaning. Whether writing a novel, giving a speech, or having a conversation, the appropriate choice of words can make the difference between clear, confident communication and stumbling, stammering speech.

What are the hypernyms for Stammeringly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Articulate haltingly, Express falteringly, Speak hesitantly, Speak uneasily, Struggle for words, Talk haltingly, Utter falteringly, Voice disjointedly.

Usage examples for Stammeringly

As they ate they talked stammeringly.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
He remembered the lady's station for her, and, stammeringly but reverentially, put her back into it.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions
The Major stammeringly supported him.
"Amusement Only"
Richard Marsh

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