All 8 Uses of
tentative
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- Mr. Weasley suggested tentatively as Percy handed Bagman his tea.†
Chpt 7
- Several hands rose tentatively into the air, including Ron's and Hermione's.
Chpt 14 *tentatively = in a hesitant, unsure manner
- "Er," said Ron tentatively, "my dad told me about one…… Is it called the Imperius Curse, or something?"†
Chpt 14
- Dobby asked tentatively.†
Chpt 21
- "Can Dobby give Harry Potter his present?" he squeaked tentatively.†
Chpt 23
- "And …. remind me what he said about You-Know-Who?" said Ron tentatively.†
Chpt 29
- "Sherbet lemon?" he tried tentatively.†
Chpt 29
- "Could I have it again …. more slowly?" he asked tentatively.†
Chpt 31
Definition:
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(tentative as in: said it tentatively) done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)