| 单词 | tentative |
| 释义 | tentative (once / 1267 pages) adj Choose the adjective tentative to describe something you are unsure or hesitant about. On Monday, you can make tentative plans for the weekend, but it's too early to commit to one party or another. Tentative, from the Latin tentātīvus "testing, trying," always describes something that is uncertain. If you make a tentative appointment, write it down in pencil, not pen, because it might have to be changed. Here the opposite of tentative is definite or set. If someone gives you a tentative smile or nod, the person feels hesitant or unsure about something. In this case, its opposite is confident. WORD FAMILYtentative: tentatively USAGE EXAMPLESFor there is nothing tentative about “La La Land,” especially concerning its exuberant dance numbers. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Though intriguing, the small number of artists involved in the study means the findings are highly tentative. The Guardian(Dec 29, 2016) She is free yet guarded, proud yet insecure, forceful yet tentative, cynical yet naive. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj unsettled in mind or opinion drew a few tentative conclusions Syn doubtful unsettled still in doubt 2adj under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon just a tentative schedule Syn probationary, provisional, provisionary conditional imposing or depending on or containing a condition |
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