tentativeness

ten·ta·tive

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ten-tuh-tiv]
- /ˈtɛn tə tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ten-tuh-tiv]
- /ˈtɛn tə tɪv/

Definitions of tentativeness word

adjective tentativeness of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings. 1
adjective tentativeness unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant: a tentative smile on his face. 1

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Origin of tentativeness

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Medieval Latin tentātīvus, equivalent to Latin tentāt(us) (past participle of tentāre, variant of temptāre to test; see tempt) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Tentativeness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tentativeness

tentativeness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for tentativeness

noun tentativeness

ambivalence — the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes, emotions, etc
demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
inconstancy — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
indecisiveness — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.

All 13 Synonyms of tentativeness

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