The Open Dictionary

tentatively

adverb

UK/ˈten.tə.tɪv.li/
US/ˈten.t̬ə.t̬ɪv.li/

Definitions of tentatively adverb

  1. in a manner indicating a lack of certainty or confidence.

    • "Are you the department in charge of onboarding new employees?" she asked tentatively.

    • He reached out his hand tentatively, as if unsure whether he should shake hands.

    • She voiced her opinion tentatively, afraid of offending anyone.

  2. in a way that is subject to possible change in the future.

    • We have tentatively scheduled the meeting for next Tuesday.

    • The deadline for this project is tentatively set for the end of the month.

    • The company has tentatively scheduled the release date for the new product in the spring of next year.