Initially

/ɪˈnɪʃəlli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

At the beginning; at first.

Initially, I was hesitant to join the project.

During the first stage of something.

Initially, the plan seemed very promising.

At the onset or commencement of an event or situation.

Initially, we encountered several challenges.

Before any changes or developments occurred.

Initially, the team was composed of five members.

From the Latin word 'initialis', which means 'pertaining to the beginning'.

initially skeptical

Having doubts or reservations at the beginning.

initially planned

What was intended at the beginning stage.

initially appears

How something is perceived first.

initial

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

initiate

To begin or start something.

At the start

Initially, we thought it would be easy, but it got complicated.

In the beginning

I was initially on board with the idea.