Synonyms of tentatively

tentatively

adverb

as in hesitantly

Related Words

• hesitantly
• hesitatingly
• haltingly
• slowly
• falteringly
• circumspectly
• designedly
• deliberately
• leisurely
• calculatingly
• studiedly

Dissimilar Words

• hurriedly
• hastily
• rashly
• cursorily
• precipitously
• precipitately
• headlong
• recklessly
• impulsively
• impatiently
• impetuously
• automatically
• thoughtlessly
• headfirst
• haphazardly
• hotfoot
• headily
• pell-mell
• hotheadedly
• glancingly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tentatively

Both are excellent as women emerging from a pupa of damage and tentatively fluttering their wings. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Cassidy is first shown tentatively reconnecting over an Italian meal with Craig (Peter McDonald), a DI who, on the surface, appears to be full of Irish charm. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Low piano notes gather tentatively; sostenuto woodwinds hover just above ground level; a rainstick adds contour and shading. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026

Beulah residents will tentatively be allowed to return home starting Monday, unless fire conditions change, according to the Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 July 2026