Tentative

Synonyms of tentative

• uncertain
• indecisive
• hesitant

Antonyms of tentative

• conclusive
• decisive
• definite

Collocations of tentative

tentative agreement

Frequency: 70 %

They reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the contract.

tentative plan

Frequency: 65 %

They made a tentative plan to meet for lunch next week.

tentative decision

Frequency: 60 %

She made a tentative decision to accept the job offer.

tentative steps

Frequency: 50 %

He took tentative steps towards the edge of the cliff.

tentative approval

Frequency: 45 %

The committee gave tentative approval to the new project proposal.

Idiomatic Expressions for tentative

• Phrase: Tentative steps
  Meaning: Small or cautious steps taken towards a goal or decision.
  Usage: After much deliberation, she finally took tentative steps towards pursuing her dream career.