Synonyms of tentative

tentative

adjective

ˈten-tə-tiv 

as in conditional

determined by something else

our plans are only tentative at this point and will depend on whether you can come

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conditional
• dependent
• subject (to)
• contingent (on or upon)
• limited
• liable
• uncertain
• susceptible
• restricted
• shaky
• qualified
• open
• doubtful
• modified
• questionable
• problematic
• suspect
• debatable
• iffy
• disputable
• shady
• doubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• independent
• unconditional
• total
• complete
• simple
• perfect
• ultimate
• unequivocal
• unconditional
• basic
• absolute
• categorical
• outright
• utter
• fundamental
• unqualified
• primary
• consummate
• basal
• all-out
• out-and-out
• unmitigated
• unalloyed
• unadulterated
• arrant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tentative

If Argentina sought to destabilise the English, the beginning to the final against Spain was more tentative. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Instead, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema’s lens emphasizes the wildness of the landscape in a way that suggests how tentative civilization’s hold on this place is. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

The high school district also reached a tentative agreement with the District Teachers Association in March. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

The tentative gains came as oil prices swung to their highest levels in a month because of the war with Iran. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026