Tentative
/ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv/
Not sure or not final; something that might change later, like a plan that isn't set in stone.
Examples
- My teacher gave us a tentative schedule for the field trip, which means we might visit the museum next week, but it could change depending on the weather.
- During our science project, we made a tentative plan to test different types of soil, but we still needed to decide which plants we would grow in each kind.
- When my friends and I made tentative plans to go to the movies this Saturday, we agreed to check in later in the week to see if everyone was still available.
Synonyms
uncertain
unsure
provisional
temporary
not final
hesitant
Antonyms
decided
certain
final
definite
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