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