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Uncertain has 9 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

Something uncertain.

"The future of the project remains uncertain."

Adjective
1

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

"uncertain of his convictions"

"unsure of himself and his future"

"moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"

"an uncertain smile"

"touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"

2

not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

"an uncertain future"

"a manuscript of uncertain origin"

"plans are still uncertain"

"changes of great if uncertain consequences"

"without further evidence his story must remain uncertain"

3

not established or confirmed

"his doom is as yet unsealed"

4

not certain to occur; not inevitable

"everything is uncertain about the army"

"the issue is uncertain"

5

subject to change

"a changeable climate"

"the weather is uncertain"

"unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other"

6

not consistent or dependable

"an uncertain recollection of events"

"a gun with a rather uncertain trigger"

7

ambiguous (especially in the negative)

"she spoke in no uncertain terms"

8

Not certain; unsure.

"She looked uncertain as she waited to hear her interview results."

Example Sentences
"uncertain of his convictions" adjective
"unsure of himself and his future" adjective
"moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps" adjective
"an uncertain smile" adjective
"touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers" adjective
"an uncertain future" adjective
"a manuscript of uncertain origin" adjective
"plans are still uncertain" adjective
"changes of great if uncertain consequences" adjective
"without further evidence his story must remain uncertain" adjective
Related Terms
Antonyms
sure certain

Origin

The word uncertain comes from Middle English and was formed by adding the prefix un- to the word certain. It entered English with its current meaning of not being sure or definite.

Rhyming Words
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