tentative

noun

1. A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
2. (Malaysia)A schedule for an event or a programme.

adj

1. Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
2. Uncertain; subject to future change.

   “He gave a tentative answer, unsure of the final outcome.”

   “We have a tentative plan for the weekend, but nothing is confirmed yet.”

   “Meanwhile, a bunch of hungry directors with digital cameras, time on their hands and not much money are making free-form studies about tentative hookups and long conversations among actual, overeducated, undermotivated young folks.”

   “Hegseth's reference to the report being "low confidence" suggest it is tentative and its findings may change as more detail emerges.”

3. Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.

   “Her tentative steps showed her nervousness as she entered the room.”