tentative

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛntətɪv/
• SAMPA: /"tEnt@tIv/

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• Hyphenation: ten‧ta‧tive

Adjective

Positive tentative

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If someone is tentative, he is hesitant or uncertain.

   The child was tentative about crossing the road.