halting
US /ˈhɑːl.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɑːl.t̬ɪŋ/

1.
slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence
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He gave a halting speech, pausing frequently.
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Her English was halting, but understandable.
slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence