pause uncertainly

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

to stop briefly due to hesitation or doubt

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Examples (10)

  • He would often pause uncertainly before answering difficult questions.
  • She paused uncertainly at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
  • The speaker paused uncertainly, searching for the right words.
  • If you pause uncertainly, it might signal a lack of confidence.
  • Having received the strange message, the guard paused uncertainly.
  • The child paused uncertainly before entering the dark room.
  • During the negotiation, he tended to pause uncertainly whenever a new proposal was made.
  • I saw him pause uncertainly at the door, as if contemplating whether to knock.
  • She always pauses uncertainly when asked about her future plans.
  • The lawyer paused uncertainly, carefully weighing his next words.