Tentative synonyms

iffy

Doubtful; uncertain:

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unsure

Precarious; unstable; unreliable.

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conditional

(--- Logic) Designating or including a compound proposition that has the form “if p, then q,” in which p and q are two different propositions

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cautious

Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary

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not final

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open to consideration

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subject to change

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not settled

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rough

Crude; unrefined

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undecided

Not having come to a decision; irresolute

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trial

Attempted or advanced on a provisional or experimental basis:

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indefinite

(Mathematics) An integral without specified limits.

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experimental (related)

For the sake of experiment; designed to test

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conclusive (antonym)

The definition of conclusive is something that puts an end to arguments or that definitively proves something or ends dispute.

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tentatively (related)

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decisive (antonym)

The definition of decisive is having the ability to make decisions or something that determines what comes next.

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doubtful

Experiencing or showing doubt, sceptical

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proposed

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definite (related)

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provisional

Of or relating to any of the extremist factions of the Irish Republican Army established in 1970.

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probationary

Of, pertaining to, or subject to probation

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unconfirmed

(Christianity) Not having undergone the ritual of confirmation.

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on trial

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makeshift

That will do for a while as a substitute

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final (antonym)

Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate:

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hesitant

The definition of hesitant is someone or something that is tentative, cautious or unsure.

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temporary

Something that will last for only a limited period of time; transitory. Temporary is meaningless with regard to the duration of the length of time that it will last; however, it is used to designate absence of permanence.

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uncertain

Unpredictable or capricious.

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certain (antonym)

Capable of being relied on; dependable:

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sure (antonym)

That cannot be doubted, questioned, or disputed; absolutely true; certain

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unfinished

Not finished; not completed or perfected; incomplete

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unperfected

Not perfected.

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unpolished

Not having attained a high degree of skill:

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provisory

Provisional

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halting

Limping; lame.

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indecisive

(Of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.

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irresolute

Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided.

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pendulous

Indecisive or hesitant

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shilly-shally

Indecisive; wavering

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timid

Easily frightened; lacking self-confidence; shy; timorous

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vacillant

Vacillating; wavering

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vacillatory

Inclined to waver; irresolute.

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start (related)

Not perfected, elaborated, or completed

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limited (related)

The definition of limited is something or someone with boundaries or restrictions.

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decide (related)

Given to or exhibiting hesitation

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provisionary

Provisional

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plausible (related)

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speculative

The definition of speculative is based off of thoughts not evidence.

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vacillating

Liable to vacillate; wavering, irresolute.

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preliminary

The definition of preliminary is something that happens or comes before the main action.

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sketchy

(Slang, of a person) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.

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