释义 |
ˈtentativeness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being tentative; experimental character.
1861Dr. Woodham Webb in Med. Times 18 May 526/1 In Hospital work especially, we want the steadying influence of age..as well as the impetuous tentativeness of youth. 1894Athenæum 6 Jan. 11/2 It only produces an appearance of uncertainty and tentativeness. |