Definition of tentatively in English:
tentatively
adverb ˈtɛntətɪvliˈtɛn(t)ədɪvli
1Subject to further confirmation; not definitely.
the project is tentatively scheduled for next year
unions tentatively agreed to a three-year contract
Example sentencesExamples
- We were tentatively booked as the middle act on a three-band cross-Canada tour.
- Tentatively, the conference is scheduled for September in Phoenix, Arizona.
- His first teacher is said to have been Cornelis Buys, identified tentatively with the Master of Alkmaar.
- We can tentatively draw two conclusions that bear on this larger debate.
- Sessions are tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 1.1 In a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly.
"Are you all right?" Claire asked tentatively
I walked tentatively across the bridge
Example sentencesExamples
- The performance began tentatively but progressed to a rousing, very satisfying conclusion.
- He tentatively kisses the woman, who reacts ambivalently.
- Worn out by looking after this miserable and ungrateful old man, she tentatively takes to drawing as an outlet for her depression.
- Tentatively, he reached out to take her hand.
- Ironically, drawing so tightly, so tentatively, helped my painting to be free.
Definition of tentatively in US English:
tentatively
adverbˈten(t)ədivlēˈtɛn(t)ədɪvli
1Subject to further confirmation; not definitely.
the project is tentatively scheduled for next year
unions tentatively agreed to a three-year contract
Example sentencesExamples
- Tentatively, the conference is scheduled for September in Phoenix, Arizona.
- We were tentatively booked as the middle act on a three-band cross-Canada tour.
- We can tentatively draw two conclusions that bear on this larger debate.
- Sessions are tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- His first teacher is said to have been Cornelis Buys, identified tentatively with the Master of Alkmaar.
- 1.1 In a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly.
"Are you all right?" Claire asked tentatively
I walked tentatively across the bridge
Example sentencesExamples
- Tentatively, he reached out to take her hand.
- The performance began tentatively but progressed to a rousing, very satisfying conclusion.
- Worn out by looking after this miserable and ungrateful old man, she tentatively takes to drawing as an outlet for her depression.
- He tentatively kisses the woman, who reacts ambivalently.
- Ironically, drawing so tightly, so tentatively, helped my painting to be free.