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- Dictionaryun·cer·tain/ˌənˈsərtn/
adjective
- 1. not able to be relied on; not known or definite: "an uncertain future" Similar Opposite
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Jun 3, 2012 · 1. a. : not known beyond doubt : dubious. an uncertain claim. b. : not having certain knowledge : doubtful. remains uncertain about her plans. c. : not clearly identified or defined. a fire of uncertain origin. 2. : not constant : variable, fitful. an uncertain breeze. 3. : indefinite, indeterminate. the time of departure is uncertain. 4.
UNCERTAIN definition: 1. not knowing what to do or believe, or not able to decide about something: 2. not known or…. Learn more.
To be uncertain is to be unsure of something. Also, uncertain things are undecided, unknown, or doubtful in some way. If you're certain of something, you're sure of it. When you're uncertain, you don't know. If you don't know the answer to a math question, you're uncertain.
adjective. not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality. Synonyms: unsure, unpredictable. not confident, assured, or free from hesitancy: an uncertain smile. not clearly or precisely determined; indefinite; unknown: a manuscript of uncertain origin. Synonyms: undetermined, unsettled.
uncertain, insecure, precarious imply a lack of predictability. That which is uncertain is doubtful or problematical; it often involves danger through an inability to predict or to place confidence in the unknown: The time of his arrival is uncertain.
UNCERTAIN meaning: 1. not knowing what to do or believe, or not able to decide about something: 2. not known or…. Learn more.
adj. 1. not able to be accurately known or predicted: the issue is uncertain. 2. (when: postpositive, often foll by of) not sure or confident (about): a man of uncertain opinion. 3. not precisely determined, established, or decided: uncertain plans. 4. not to be depended upon; unreliable: an uncertain vote.
Definition of uncertain adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
uncertain meaning, definition, what is uncertain: feeling doubt about something: Learn more.
the feeling of not being sure what will happen in the future: The rule changes are complicated and cause uncertainty for workers and headaches for employers. At a time of economic uncertainty, risk taking can seem particularly difficult. There are uncertainties that loom over commodities prices.
