tentative
gb/tˈɛntɪtɪv/ us/tˈɛntɪtɪv/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9400
előzetes, tétova, bizonytalan
B2
1
előzetes
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a tentative [something]
We have a tentative plan to launch the product in June, but the date might move.
Van egy előzetes tervünk arra, hogy júniusban piacra dobjuk a terméket, de az időpont még változhat.
The meeting is set for a tentative date next Wednesday, depending on the CEO’s schedule.
A megbeszélés előzetes időpontja jövő szerda, a vezérigazgató időbeosztásától függően.
They reached a tentative agreement that still needs board approval.
These figures are tentative estimates and will be updated after the full report.
Her travel itinerary is only tentative at this stage.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
We made a tentative plan to meet on Friday.
Előzetesen úgy terveztük, hogy pénteken találkozunk.
The doctor gave a tentative diagnosis but ordered more tests.
Az orvos előzetes diagnózist adott, de további vizsgálatokat rendelt el.
Our vacation dates are tentative because of my work.
The two companies have a tentative agreement to work together.
This is just a tentative schedule for the course.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often confuse "tentative" with "temporary." "Tentative" means not final and still open to change, while "temporary" means something will only last for a short time. A plan can be tentative (it might change) but still not temporary.
Σημασία
not final; may change
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
tentative plan
|tentative date
|tentative agreement
|tentative schedule
|tentative conclusion
|tentative diagnosis
Συνώνυμα
provisional (Often more formal; commonly used for official or legal decisions that are not yet final.)
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preliminary (Emphasizes being an early or first version before something more complete.)
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uncertain (More general; describes lack of certainty, not specifically about being subject to change.)
Αντώνυμα
definite (Clearly decided and not likely to change.)
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final (Last and complete; not open to further change.)
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firm (Strongly decided and unlikely to be changed or canceled.)
Θέματα
work
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|business
Ορισμός
Not final yet and may change later.
Not fully decided, fixed, or confirmed and therefore likely to be changed.
C1
2
tétova
B2
bizonytalan
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is tentative about [something]
He took a few tentative steps onto the icy sidewalk.
Néhány tétova lépést tett a jeges járdára.
She gave him a tentative smile, still not sure if he remembered her.
Tétova mosolyt küldött felé, még mindig nem volt biztos benne, hogy emlékszik rá.
The manager’s tentative reply made the team worry about the project’s future.
Her voice was tentative at first but grew stronger as she continued speaking.
They made a tentative approach to the topic, afraid of upsetting anyone.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The child took a tentative step into the dark room.
A gyerek tétova lépést tett a sötét szobába.
He gave a tentative answer because he was not sure.
Bizonytalan választ adott, mert nem volt biztos a dolgában.
She smiled in a tentative way when she met her new boss.
His voice sounded tentative during the interview.
My first question was tentative, because I did not want to be rude.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think "tentative" here means "temporary." In this sense, it describes HOW someone acts (carefully, shyly, without confidence), not how long something lasts. It is close to "hesitant" or "shy," not to "short-term."
Σημασία
hesitant; not confident
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
tentative smile
|tentative step
|tentative voice
|tentative approach
|tentative handshake
|sound tentative
Συνώνυμα
hesitant (Very close in meaning; often used for speech or actions that pause or hold back.)
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unsure (Focuses more on the feeling of not being certain than on how the action looks.)
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cautious (Emphasizes being careful to avoid risk; not always about lack of confidence.)
Αντώνυμα
confident (Shows certainty and self-belief instead of hesitation.)
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decisive (Acts quickly and firmly, the opposite of slow or hesitant action.)
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bold (Willing to act strongly or bravely, not carefully or shyly.)
Θέματα
emotions
|social
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Done slowly or carefully because the person is not sure or not confident.
Done in a hesitant, cautious, or unsure way that shows a lack of confidence or certainty.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
tentative
IPA
GB/tˈɛntɪtɪv/
US/tˈɛntɪtɪv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
tent - at - ive (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (tent)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: tentative
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
tentatively
adverb
Related words
tentativeness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
definite
adjective B1
definitely
adverb A2
Εκφράσεις
tentative agreement
1/tˈɛntɪtɪv əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
agreement not yet final
An agreement that people have in principle, but that can still change or be stopped.
Παραδείγματα
- The unions and management reached a tentative agreement late last night.
- They have a tentative agreement, but the members still need to vote on it.
tentative date
1/tˈɛntɪtɪv dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
unconfirmed proposed date
A possible date that is suggested but not sure yet.
Παραδείγματα
- We’ve set a tentative date for the wedding in August.
- The conference has a tentative date, but it might be moved if the venue is not ready.
tentative plan
1/tˈɛntɪtɪv plˈæn/
fixed phrase
a plan that may change
A plan that is not final and may change later.
Παραδείγματα
- Our tentative plan is to move the office next spring, but nothing is fixed yet.
- Let’s make a tentative plan for the weekend and confirm it on Friday.
tentative steps toward
1/tˈɛntɪtɪv stˈɛps təwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
careful first moves toward something
The first small and careful actions toward something, when people are not fully sure or ready.
Παραδείγματα
- The two countries are taking tentative steps toward peace talks.
- She is making tentative steps toward starting her own business.