tentative
Translation
provisional, hesitant, uncertain
Examples
We have a tentative plan for the weekend.
We have a tentative plan for the weekend.
She gave a tentative smile.
She gave a tentative smile.
Grammar Patterns
tentative ((noun)) provisional/hesitant We have a tentative plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provisional, hesitant, uncertain; Antonyms: definite, final, confident
Etymology
From Latin 'tentare', meaning 'to try, to test'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tent' you set up 'tentatively' – it's not a permanent house, just a temporary, uncertain shelter.