She whispered softly, not wanting to disturb anyone.

Meaning: She spoke in a hushed tone, ensuring not to disrupt others.

Choice of Words: Whispered means to speak very softly. Softly means in a quiet or gentle manner. Disturb means to interrupt or bother someone. When you put them together, it means that she spoke very quietly because she didn't want to bother anyone.

Alternative Expressions

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