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

The city of Fort Worth and the union representing its firefighters have reached a tentative agreement on a contract after a months-long bargaining process. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

The branches are labelled with tentative letters, almost apologetically. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

The call comes as Washington pursues tentative outreach with China on coordinating AI developments, including through a possible deconfliction hotline with Beijing, though a similar mechanism notably failed during a 2001 security crisis. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Anderson presented his cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles in May, kicking off a round of destination shows in the United States, which has led a tentative recovery for luxury brands as the picture in Asia remains mixed. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026