tentative
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- experimental, conjectural, indefinite, provisional, speculative, unconfirmed, unsettled
- hesitant, cautious, diffident, doubtful, faltering, timid, uncertain, undecided, unsure

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Antonyms: final
Contrasted words: conclusive, decisive, definitive
Related Words: acting, ad interim, makeshift, temporary, probationary, experimental, test, trial, disinclined, reluctant

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ten‧ta‧tive /ˈtentətɪv/ adjective
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: tentativus, from Latin tentare; ⇒ tempt]

1. not definite or certain, and may be changed later Synonym : provisional Antonym : definite:
I passed on my tentative conclusions to the police.
The government is taking tentative steps towards tackling the country’s economic problems.

2. done without confidence Synonym : hesitant:
a tentative smile
—tentatively adverb:
Albi knocked tentatively and entered.
—tentativeness noun [uncountable]

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