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- DictionaryUn·cer·tain/ˌənˈsərtn/
adjective
- 1. not able to be relied on; not known or definite: "an uncertain future"
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likely to change, especially in a negative or unpleasant way Our future looks uncertain. a man of uncertain temper. not definite or decided synonym unclear It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. not confident synonym hesitant The baby took its first uncertain steps. Idioms. in no uncertain terms.
[not before noun] uncertain (about/of something) feeling doubt about something; not sure. They're both uncertain about what to do. I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. opposite certain. Express Yourself Expressing certainty or uncertainty. Extra Examples. Topics Doubt, guessing and certainty b1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
adjective. uk / ʌnˈsɜːt ə n / us. uncertain adjective (SOMEONE) Add to word list. B2. not sure or not able to decide about something: Bridie was uncertain about meeting him. uncertain adjective (SITUATION) B2. not known, or not completely certain: The museum faces an uncertain future. uncertainly. adverb. uncertainty. noun [ C, U ]
uncertain | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary. uncertain meaning: 1. not sure or not able to decide about something: 2. not known, or not completely certain: . Learn more. Dictionary. Translate. Grammar. Thesaurus. +PlusCambridge Dictionary +Plus. Cambridge Dictionary +Plus. My profile. +Plus help. Log out. {{userName}}
4 days ago · (ʌnˈsɜːtən ) adjective. 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.
not known precisely; not fixed: The size of the deficit is uncertain. not confident or assured; hesitant: an uncertain smile. not clearly determined; unknown: a manuscript of uncertain origin. likely to change; unstable: The weather pattern for the next few days is uncertain. un•cer•tain•ly, adv.
subject to change; variable; capricious; unstable: a person of uncertain opinions. ambiguous; unreliable; undependable: Her loyalties are uncertain. dependent on chance or unpredictable factors; doubtful; of unforeseeable outcome or effect.