Expressions Of Anxiety

adverb in a hesitant or faltering manner

• The student read the passage haltingly, struggling to pronounce each word correctly.
• She spoke haltingly as she tried to explain the complex concept to her friend.
• He rapped haltingly, stumbling over his words during the freestyle session.
• The negotiations moved forward haltingly, with both parties hesitant to make any firm commitments.

noun informal term for pajamas or sleepwear

• The doctor prescribed a sedative to help with her jimjams.
• I can't sleep without my cozy jimjams on.
• I love lounging around in my comfy jimjams all day.
• His nervousness before the big presentation gave him the jimjams.