tentative
te
ˈtɛ
te
n
tative
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/tˈɛntətˌɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "tentative"in English

tentative
01

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

example
Examples
They reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the contract, pending further negotiation.
02

hesitant, timid, and not having enough confidence

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Examples
She gave a tentative smile, unsure if she was saying the right thing.
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