tentatively

Thân thiện

We agreed tentatively on a dinner date.

Definition

Adverb: In a hesitant, uncertain, or provisional manner; not definitely or finally.

Usage

The adverb "tentatively" describes an action done with hesitation, caution, or a lack of finality. It indicates that something is subject to change, confirmation, or further consideration.

Examples

• The manager tentatively approved the proposal, pending a final budget review.
• "I think we could meet on Friday," she said tentatively, unsure of her schedule.
• The scientist tentatively concluded that the results were promising but required more testing.
• He reached out tentatively to touch the ancient artifact.

Advanced Usage

• "To put something forward tentatively": To suggest or propose an idea with caution, making it clear it is not a final statement.
  • The committee put forward a plan tentatively, inviting feedback from all members.
• Used in formal or academic writing to indicate a preliminary finding or hypothesis.
  • The study tentatively links the phenomenon to environmental factors.

Variants and Related Words

• Tentative (adjective): Not certain or fixed; provisional.
  • We have a tentative agreement.
• Tentativeness (noun): The quality of being tentative.

Synonyms

• Hesitantly
• Provisionally
• Cautiously
• Conditionally

Antonyms

• Definitely
• Confidently
• Finally
• Decisively

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a tentative manner
   • we agreed tentatively on a dinner date