tentatively

[ten-tuh-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. as a trial, experiment, or attempt.

   Our next meeting is tentatively scheduled for the 8th of June.

2. in a hesitant or uncertain manner.

   She spoke tentatively, but apparently thought better of it and stopped.

Other Word Forms

• nontentatively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of tentatively¹

tentative ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Vera rejected Soto’s request, but the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is taking up the matter, with a hearing tentatively set for mid-November.

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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is taking up the appeal, with a hearing tentatively set for mid-November.

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The class is tentatively titled “Records of Discovery: Methodologies for Music and Cultural Curatorial Practices” and will launch in fall 2027.

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The Kings, meanwhile, rarely challenged Colorado’s Scott Wedgewood, playing tentatively and creating little offense, putting just nine shots on goal through the first 36 minutes.

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The case challenging Vera’s injunction will now head to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, with a hearing tentatively set for the middle of November.

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