If you are ~ about doing something, you do not do it quickly or immediately, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried.
She was ~ about coming forward with her story...
ADJ: oft ADJ about n, ADJ to-inf
hesitancy
A trace of hesitancy showed in Dr. Stockton’s eyes.
= reluctance
N-UNCOUNT
~ly
‘Would you do me a favour?’ she asked ~ly.
ADV: ADV with v