tentatively
adverb/ˈtɛntətɪvli/
Frequency rank: #11,334 most common English word
Meaning
in a cautious or uncertain way, without full commitment.
Example sentence
She tentatively agreed to join the project, but said she might change her mind later.
Synonyms & related words
- cautiously
- hesitantly
- uncertainly
- provisionally
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