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Definition of tentativeness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tentativeness

noun
 
/ˈtentətɪvnəs/
 
/ˈtentətɪvnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the state of not being definite or certain because you may want to change it later
    • The reason for the tentativeness of these conclusions is clear.
  2. the fact of not behaving or being done with confidence synonym hesitancy
    • He played with some uncertainty and tentativeness.
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