Attentive vs. Tentative — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Attentive and Tentative
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Attentive
Paying close attention to something
Ministers should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers
Never before had she had such an attentive audience
Tentative
Not fully worked out, concluded, or agreed on; provisional
Tentative plans.
Attentive
Paying close attention; alert or observant
An attentive listener.
Attentive to detail.
Tentative
Indicating a lack of confidence or certainty; hesitant
Tentative steps toward the podium.
Attentive
Showing care for the needs or desires of others; caring or courteous.
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Tentative
A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
Attentive
Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.
Tentative
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
Attentive
Courteous; mindful.
A husband attentive to his wife's needs
Tentative
Uncertain; subject to future change.
Attentive
Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.
Tentative
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
Attentive
Heedful of the comfort of others; courteous.
Tentative
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
Attentive
(often followed by `to') giving care or attention;
Attentive to details
The nurse was attentive to her patient
An attentive suitor
Tentative
An essay; a trial; an experiment.
Attentive
Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention;
Heedful of the warnings
So heedful a writer
Heedful of what they were doing
Tentative
Under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon;
Probationary employees
A provisional government
Just a tentative schedule
Tentative
Unsettled in mind or opinion;
Drew a few tentative conclusions
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