zaghaft — meaning in English

English meaning

• cautious adj Careful to avoid risk, mistakes, or danger.
• tentative adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
• timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Senses

zaghaft is used for these senses in English:

• diffidently In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.
• fainthearted Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
• tentative Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
• timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

tentative — full definition

1. adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
2. adjective Hesitant or cautious, as if unsure or testing the waters.

Related German words