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tentative

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: unsure, uncertain, or hesitant

Example Sentence: The team made a tentative decision on the project deadline.

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tentatively

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition: done in a hesitant or uncertain manner

Example Sentence: She tentatively reached out to touch the fragile glass figurine.

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tentativeness

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: the quality or state of being unsure or hesitant

Example Sentence: The student's tentativeness during the presentation was evident.

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