tentatively
/ˈtɛntətɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that is not certain or fixed; provisionally.
- They tentatively agreed to the terms, pending a lawyer's review.
- The meeting was tentatively scheduled for Friday at 3 PM.
- The launch date was tentatively set for next spring.
- In a hesitant or unsure manner.
- The puppy approached the stranger tentatively, sniffing the air.
- He stepped tentatively onto the wobbly bridge.
- She tentatively raised her hand to ask a question.
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