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uncertain

/ən'sɜrtən/

Synonyms of uncertain Antonyms of uncertain Examples of uncertain Usage of uncertain Parts of uncertain Definition that contains uncertain Words sounding like uncertain Explanation of uncertain

adjective
not established or confirmed
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unsealed
adjective
subject to change
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"the weather is uncertain"

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changeable unsettled variable
adjective
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
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"uncertain of his convictions" "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps" "an uncertain smile" "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"

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incertain unsure doubtful ambivalent dubious groping

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certain
adjective
ambiguous (especially in the negative)
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"she spoke in no uncertain terms"

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ambiguous
adjective
not certain to occur; not inevitable
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"everything is uncertain about the army" "the issue is uncertain"

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contingent iffy flukey fluky chancy up in the air

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certain
adjective
not consistent or dependable
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"an uncertain recollection of events" "a gun with a rather uncertain trigger"

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unreliable undependable
adjective
not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
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"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"

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up in the air indefinite

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certain