Tentative

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛntətɪv/

Tentative (adjective)

  1. not sure or decided; may change later
  2. done carefully because you are unsure or nervous

Examples

  • The schedule is tentative and may change.
  • They made a tentative plan for the weekend.

Common collocations: tentative agreement, tentative schedule, tentative conclusion, tentative step, tentative smile

Synonyms of Tentative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Tentative

  • when describing something certain or fixed
  • when expressing confidence or assurance