CEFR B2

tentative

adjective

Meaning

Not certain or fixed; done without confidence; provisional.

Examples

She made a tentative suggestion for the new project's timeline.
His tentative steps showed he was still unsure about walking.

Synonyms: provisional, uncertain, hesitant, preliminary

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tentative (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛntətɪv/

Definition

Not certain or fixed; done without confidence; provisional.

Examples

She made a tentative suggestion for the new project's timeline.
His tentative steps showed he was still unsure about walking.
The agreement is still tentative and subject to final approval.

How to Use tentative

tentative about (prepositional phrase): Uncertain or hesitant regarding something. — "He was tentative about accepting the job offer."
tentative to (prepositional phrase): Showing hesitation or lack of confidence when moving or acting towards something. — "She was tentative to approach the unfamiliar dog."

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