tentatively

• Adverb, das bedeutet „zögernd oder unsicher“ oder „als vorläufiger Vorschlag“. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Aussagen, die vorsichtig, ohne volle Verbindlichkeit oder Endgültigkeit erfolgen.

An adverb meaning "in a hesitant or uncertain manner" or "as a preliminary proposal." It is used to describe actions or statements made with caution, without full commitment or finality.

1. In a hesitant or uncertain mannerB2formal

   Done in a way that shows hesitation or lack of confidence.

   Zögernd

   • She tentatively stepped onto the ice, unsure of her balance.
   • He tentatively raised his hand to ask a question.
   • The child tentatively approached the unfamiliar dog.

   Synonymecautiouslydiffidentlydoubtfullyfalteringlyhaltinglyhesitantlyskepticallytimidlyuncertainlywarily

   Antonymeassertivelyboldlycertainlyconfidentlydecisivelyfirmly

2. Subject to change or confirmationB2formal

   Done as a temporary arrangement, pending final confirmation.

   Vorläufig

   • The meeting is tentatively scheduled for next Tuesday.
   • We have tentatively agreed to the terms of the contract.
   • The launch date is tentatively set for March 15th.

   Synonymeconditionallyexperimentallyprovisionallytemporarily

   Antonymeconclusivelydecisivelyfinallypermanently