Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
approach-tentatively
verb phrase
/əˈproʊtʃ ˈtɛntəˌtively/
Definition
To move towards something or someone in a hesitant or uncertain manner.
Examples
- She approached the situation tentatively, unsure of how to react.
- The dog approached tentatively, sniffing the ground before getting closer.
Meaning
When you approach tentatively, you are not fully confident or certain about what you are doing, often taking small, careful steps.
Synonyms
- cautiously
- hesitantly
- reluctantly
- warily
