tentativeness
noun/ˈtentətɪvnəs/
/ˈtentətɪvnəs/
[uncountable]- 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.
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- the fact of not behaving or being done with confidence synonym hesitancy
- He played with some uncertainty and tentativeness.
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