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tentative
[ten-tuh-tiv]
adjective
of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental.
a tentative report on her findings.
unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant.
a tentative smile on his face.
tentative
/ ˈɛԳəɪ /
adjective
provisional or experimental; conjectural
hesitant, uncertain, or cautious
Other 51Թ Forms
- tentatively adverb
- tentativeness noun
- nontentative adjective
- nontentativeness noun
- pretentative adjective
- ˈٱԳٲپ adverb
- ˈٱԳٲپԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tentative1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tentative1
Example Sentences
Video game performers and producers have hammered out a tentative contract agreement, reaching terms that could end a nearly year-long strike over artificial intelligence.
He made a tentative comeback last month, and would be a popular choice.
The tentative truce struck in May brought that US tariff on Chinese products down to 30%, while Beijing slashed levies on US imports to 10% and promised to lift barriers on critical mineral exports.
After a tentative start by both men on Saturday night, the 33-year-old Allen dropped Fisher with a barrage of powerful punches.
Whereas back then, aged 22, he responded with a tentative "oh, yeah, cool like", now he feels confident not to "give them the power of a reaction".
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