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Meaning of 'uncertain' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Uncertain [ a.]
- Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.
- Irresolute; inconsonant; variable; untrustworthy; as, an uncertain person; an uncertain breeze.
- Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical.
- Not sure; liable to fall or err; fallible.
- To make uncertain.

Meaning of 'uncertain' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . uncertain [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
Example in sentence:
  • a manuscript of uncertain origin;
  • an uncertain future;
  • changes of great if uncertain consequences;
  • plans are still uncertain;
  • without further evidence his story must remain uncertain
Meaning (2):
- lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
Example in sentence:
  • an uncertain smile;
  • moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps;
  • touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers;
  • uncertain of his convictions;
  • unsure of himself and his future
Meaning (3):
- not certain to occur; not inevitable
Example in sentence:
  • everything is uncertain about the army;
  • the issue is uncertain
Meaning (4):
- not established or confirmed
Example in sentence:
  • his doom is as yet unsealed
5 . uncertain [ s]
Meaning (5):
- subject to change
Example in sentence:
  • a changeable climate;
  • the weather is uncertain;
  • unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other
Meaning (6):
- not consistent or dependable
Example in sentence:
  • a gun with a rather uncertain trigger;
  • an uncertain recollection of events
Meaning (7):
- ambiguous (especially in the negative)
Example in sentence:
  • she spoke in no uncertain terms

Nearby Words:

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