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Tentative

adjective

/ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Not certain or fixed; done without confidence.

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

She gave a tentative smile before agreeing.

provisional, experimental, uncertain, hesitant, cautious

Entry 1

provisional, experimental, uncertain, hesitant

Entry 2

uncertain, hesitant, provisional, experimental, cautious

definite, certain, final, decisive, confident

Entry 1

definite, certain, final, decisive

Entry 2

certain, confident, definite

tentative agreement, tentative plans, tentative proposal, tentative plan, tentative steps, tentative date

Entry 1

tentative agreement, tentative plans, tentative proposal

Entry 2

tentative plan, tentative steps, tentative agreement, tentative date

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

Having power, authority, or influence over others; most important.

Difficult to solve or deal with; presenting a problem or challenge.

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

respected and admired; held in high regard

not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances