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(ten-ta-tive-ness) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the quality of being uncertain or hesitant.

Example Sentence

Unsure of what to do the student's face betrayed his tentativeness.

More Example Sentences

He spoke with tentativeness about his plans.

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