tentative

The word “tentative” has 3 syllables: ten-ta-tive

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for tentative?

In the thesaurus, “tentative” has 21 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tentative along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tentative

conditional
debatable
dependent
disputable
doubtable
doubtful
iffy
liable
limited
modified
open
problematic
problematical
qualified
questionable
restricted
shady
shaky
susceptible
suspect
uncertain

Antonyms for tentative

absolute
all-out
arrant
basal
basic
categoric
categorical
complete
consummate
fundamental
independent
out-and-out
outright
perfect
primary
simple
total
ultimate
unadulterated
unalloyed
unconditional
unequivocal
unmitigated
unqualified
utter

Meanings of tentative

noun
1. A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
adjective
1. Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
2. Uncertain; subject to future change.

Example Sentences

She gave a tentative smile, unsure of how her joke would be received.
The meeting is scheduled for next week, but the date is still tentative.
His tentative steps on the ice showed he wasn’t confident it would hold his weight.
We made a tentative agreement to discuss the details later.
The scientist offered a tentative explanation pending further research.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tentative, such as: absolute, all-out, arrant, basal, basic, categoric, categorical.

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