What is another word for gropingly?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈə͡ʊpɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Gropingly is an adverb and is mostly used to describe a situation where someone is trying to do something without a clear idea of what to do. There are several synonyms for this word which include fumblingly, uncertainly, hesitantly, tentatively, clumsily, hesitatingly, falteringly and doubtfully. These words can be used interchangeably with gropingly to convey the same sense of uncertainty and hesitation. Using synonyms can add variation to writing, making it more interesting and engaging. Additionally, choosing the right synonym for the context conveys meaning more effectively, making writing clearer and more precise.

Synonyms for Gropingly:

What are the hypernyms for Gropingly?

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

Usage examples for Gropingly

He hurried on until he came to the middle of the flats; then, gropingly through the darkness, and swiftly through the light, he made his way to a gate that he had just seen standing high and solid between the low field banks.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
Cadman's thin hand came out gropingly.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
Val choked back the tears, and, without taking her face from the pillow, put out the burned hand gropingly until it touched his knee.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower

Famous quotes with Gropingly

  • The odour rising from the newly opened depths was intolerable, and at length the quick-eared Hawkins thought he heard a nasty, slopping sound down there. Everyone listened, and everyone was listening still when It lumbered slobberingly into sight and gropingly squeezed Its gelatinous green immensity through the black doorway into the tainted outside air of that poison city of madness.
    H. P. Lovecraft

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