Meaning of the word tentative in English

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tentative

US /ˈten.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/

UK /ˈten.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/

not certain or fixed; provisional

Example:

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We have a tentative plan for the weekend, but it might change.

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The meeting has been given a tentative date of May 10th.

Synonym:

provisional unconfirmed unsettled exploratory experimental

done without confidence; hesitant

Example:

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He took a few tentative steps into the dark room.

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Her smile was tentative, as if she wasn't sure she should be happy.

Synonym:

hesitant cautious diffident timid unsure

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tent tentatively