initially
//ɪˈnɪʃəli//
Adverb
1
at the beginning; at first
Initially, I didn't like the idea, but now I think it's great.
2
in the first stage or phase of something
The project was initially successful, but later faced many challenges.

at the beginning; at first
Initially, I didn't like the idea, but now I think it's great.
in the first stage or phase of something
The project was initially successful, but later faced many challenges.