tentatively

Definitions

In a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly.

In a way that is subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

Examples

She tentatively reached out to touch the cold glass of the window.

The committee tentatively agreed to the new proposal pending further review.

Synonyms

cautiously hesitantly uncertainly provisionally timidly experimentally indecisively

Antonyms

confidently definitely decisively certainly resolutely permanently boldly