tentative
adjectiveHow many syllables in tentative?
There are 3 syllables in the word tentative.Divide tentative into syllables:
ten · ta · tive
How to pronounce tentative:
Definition of tentative:
- tentative (adjective):
- provisional or unconfirmed
- not fully worked out or developed
- under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon.
Synonyms for tentative:
conditional
conjectural
contingent (on or upon)
dependent
experimental
exploratory
indefinite
pencilled in
pilot
preliminary
probationary
provisional
provisionary
speculative
subject (to)
tbc
test
to be confirmed
trial
unconfirmed
unsettled
Antonyms for tentative:
assured
believing
bold
brave
calm
can-do
certain
clear
collected
conclusive
confident
cool
decisive
definite
determined
dogmatic
eager
easy
enthusiastic
extroverted
fearless
final
firm
forceful
happy-go-lucky
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