How to Use "Initially" with Example Sentences

initially (adv): at the beginning

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Used with adjectives:

"She was initially reluctant to help."
(reluctant, hesitant)

"He was initially skeptical about her idea."
(skeptical, unsure, uncertain)

Used with verbs:

"She initially appeared confused."
(appeared, looked)

"We initially opposed the idea."
(opposed, rejected, resisted)

"They initially estimated a lower cost for repairs."
(estimated, quoted)

"We initially promised to take them to Disneyland."
(promised)

"The weatherman initially predicted snow."
(predicted)