tentativeness
noun /ˈtentətɪvnəs/
/ˈtentətɪvnəs/
[uncountable]- the state of not being definite or certain because you may want to change it later
- The reason for the tentativeness of these conclusions is clear.
- the fact of not behaving or being done with confidence synonym hesitancy
- He played with some uncertainty and tentativeness.