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View usage for: (tentətɪv) 1. adjectiveTentative agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step. Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement. Such theories are still very tentative. Synonyms: unconfirmed, provisional, indefinite, test More Synonyms of tentative tentatively adverb [ADVERB with verb] The next round of talks is tentatively scheduled to begin in October. 2. adjectiveIf someone is tentative, they are cautious and not very confident because they are uncertain or afraid. My first attempts at complaining were rather tentative. She did not return his tentative smile. Synonyms: hesitant, cautious, uncertain, doubtful More Synonyms of tentative tentatively adverb [ADVERB with verb] Perhaps, he suggested tentatively, they should send for Dr Band. tentative in British English (ˈtɛntətɪv) adjective1. provisional or experimental; conjectural 2. hesitant, uncertain, or cautious Derived forms tentatively (ˈtentatively) adverb tentativeness (ˈtentativeness) noun Word origin C16: from Medieval Latin tentātīvus, from Latin tentāre to test tentative in American English (ˈtɛntətɪv) adjective1. made, done, proposed, etc. experimentally or provisionally; not definite or final tentative plans, a tentative explanation 2. indicating timidity, hesitancy, or uncertainty a tentative caress Derived forms tentatively (ˈtentatively) adverb tentativeness (ˈtentativeness) noun Word origin LL tentativus < pp. of L tentare, to touch, try: see tent 2Examples of 'tentative' in a sentencetentative In other languagestentative British English: tentative ADJECTIVE Tentative agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step. Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement to hold a preparatory conference next month. - American English: tentative
- Brazilian Portuguese: experimental
- Chinese: 初步的
- European Spanish: provisional
- French: provisoire
- German: vorläufig
- Italian: precario
- Japanese: 仮の
- Korean: 잠정적인
- European Portuguese: experimental
- Latin American Spanish: provisional
Chinese translation of 'tentative' adj - [person]
犹(猶)豫不决(決)的 (yóuyù bù jué de) - [step, smile]
试(試)探性的 (shìtànxìng de) - [conclusion, agreement, plan]
暂(暫)定的 (zàndìng de)
Definition provisional or unconfirmed They have reached a tentative agreement to hold talks next month. Synonyms unconfirmed indefinite test pilot unsettled pencilled in exploratory to be confirmed TBC Opposites final , confirmed , settled , fixed , definite , resolved , decisive , conclusive Definition hesitant, uncertain, or cautious My first attempts at complaining were very tentative. Synonyms Opposites confident , assured , bold , certain , unhesitating Additional synonymsDefinition reluctant or bashful Synonyms shy, late, reluctant, hesitating, unwilling, sluggish, wavering, diffident, bashful, tardyDefinition showing or having caution Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change. Synonyms careful, guarded, alert, wary, discreet, tentative, prudent, vigilant, watchful, judicious, circumspect, cagey (informal), on your toes, chary, belt-and-braces, keeping a weather eye on, heedfulThere is something undeniably conjectural about such claims. Synonyms speculative, theoretical, tentative, hypothetical, supposed, academic, surmised, suppositional Additional synonymsDefinition lacking self-confidence The new employee was diffident and reserved in meetings. Synonyms shy, reserved, withdrawn, reluctant, modest, shrinking, doubtful, backward, unsure, insecure, constrained, timid, self-conscious, hesitant, meek, unassuming, unobtrusive, self-effacing, sheepish, aw-shucks, bashful, timorous (literary), unassertiveDefinition unsure or uncertain Why did he sound so doubtful? Synonyms unsure, uncertain, hesitant, suspicious, hesitating, sceptical, unsettled, tentative, wavering, unresolved, perplexed, undecided, unconvinced, vacillating, leery (slang), distrustful, in two minds (informal), irresoluteDefinition relating to, based on, or having the nature of an experiment The technique is still in the experimental stages. Synonyms test, trial, pilot, preliminary, provisional, tentative, speculative, empirical, exploratory, trial-and-error, fact-finding, probationary He spoke in faltering English. Synonyms hesitant, broken, weak, uncertain, stumbling, tentative, stammering, timid, irresoluteDefinition full of uncertainty His political future is looking iffy. Synonyms uncertain, doubtful, unpredictable, conditional, undecided, up in the air, problematical, chancy (informal), in the lap of the gods Definition occurring before or in preparation Preliminary talks began yesterday. Synonyms first, opening, trial, initial, test, pilot, prior, introductory, preparatory, exploratory, initiatory, prefatory, precursoryDefinition temporary or conditional The times stated are provisional and subject to confirmation. Synonyms conditional, limited, qualified, contingent, tentative, provisory He has written a speculative biography of Christopher Marlowe. Synonyms hypothetical, academic, theoretical, abstract, tentative, notional, conjectural, suppositional Definition indicating shyness or fear A timid child, she had learnt obedience at an early age. Synonyms nervous, shy, retiring, modest, shrinking, fearful, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, timorous (literary), pusillanimous (formal), faint-hearted, irresolute, afraidDefinition on a temporary basis while being tried out or tested a trial period Synonyms experimental, probationary, testing, pilot, provisional, exploratoryAdditional synonymsDefinition not definitely decided He stopped, uncertain how to put the question tactfully. Synonyms unsure, undecided, at a loss, vague, unclear, doubtful, dubious, ambivalent, hazy, hesitant, vacillating, in two minds, undetermined, irresoluteDefinition not having made up one's mind She was still undecided as to what career she wanted to pursue. Synonyms unsure, uncertain, uncommitted, torn, doubtful, dubious, wavering, hesitant, ambivalent, dithering (British), in two minds, irresolute, swithering (Scottish) Definition lacking assurance or self-confidence hesitant unsure performances from all the orchestra Synonyms lacking in confidence, hesitant, apprehensive, insecure, unconfident, unassured, lacking assurance |