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
• doubtful
• problematical
• open
• modified
• questionable
• problematic
• suspect
• debatable
• iffy
• disputable
• shady
• doubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of tentative

She was fascinated at how the whole world hung together so tenuously, at how tentative truces allowed life to proceed. —Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025

The deal prompted hope that the war could end soon, but also caused worry that the tentative terms could easily fall apart. —Sabrina Tavernise, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

In 2025, the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine may draw to a tentative close under Trump. —Ian Bremmer, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025

As of Thursday, the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office had announced 26 tentative loan commitments worth a total of $60.58 billion that had not yet been closed, according to a spokesperson. —Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025