Definitions for uncertain

Definitions for (adj) uncertain

Main entry: uncertain

Definition: ambiguous (especially in the negative)

Usage: she spoke in no uncertain terms


Main entry: uncertain

Definition: not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

Usage: 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


Main entry: uncertain, unsure, incertain

Definition: lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

Usage: 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


Main entry: uncertain

Definition: not certain to occur; not inevitable

Usage: everything is uncertain about the army; the issue is uncertain


Main entry: uncertain

Definition: not consistent or dependable

Usage: an uncertain recollection of events; a gun with a rather uncertain trigger


Main entry: unsealed, uncertain

Definition: not established or confirmed

Usage: his doom is as yet unsealed


Main entry: unsettled, uncertain, changeable

Definition: subject to change

Usage: a changeable climate; the weather is uncertain; unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other


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