tentativeness

/ˈtɛntətɪvnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being uncertain, provisional, or not final.
    • The tentativeness of the schedule made it hard to plan ahead.
    • There was a sense of tentativeness in the committee's decision.
    • The tentativeness of the ceasefire worried both sides.
  2. The quality of being hesitant or lacking confidence.
    • Her tentativeness during the speech was noticeable to the audience.
    • Overcoming tentativeness is an important step for new public speakers.
    • The tentativeness in his voice suggested he was not sure of the answer.
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