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stutteringly
This adverb describes a fragmented or uneven quality of action or speech. It conveys a sense of instability, hesitation, or mechanical failure, often evoking a feeling of frustration or fragility. While it can describe a literal speech impediment, it is frequently used to describe physical movements or the operation of machinery that fails to maintain a smooth, continuous flow.
In a literary or descriptive context, the word suggests a lack of confidence or a struggle for control. It is more evocative than "irregularly" or "hesitantly" because it specifically mimics the rhythmic, repetitive stops and starts associated with a stutter.
Meanings
Examples
He spoke stutteringly as he tried to confess his feelings to her.
The witness answered the lawyer questions stutteringly.
I can not believe I am presenting stutteringly in front of the whole board.
The old robot moved stutteringly across the dusty floor.
Please forgive me for speaking so stutteringly during the interview.
She read the poem stutteringly because she was so nervous.
The engine started stutteringly before finally roaring to life.
He apologized stutteringly for the mistake he had made.