Uncertain

Word UNCERTAIN
Character 9
Hyphenation un cer tain
Pronunciations /ʌnˈsɜːtən/

Definitions and meanings of "Uncertain"

What do we mean by uncertain?

Not known or established; questionable. adjective

Not determined; undecided. adjective

Not having sure knowledge. adjective

Subject to change; variable. adjective

Unsteady; fitful. adjective

To make or cause to be uncertain.

Not certain; doubtful.

Not known as regards quantity or extent; indefinite; problematical: as, an uncertain number of independent voters; a person of uncertain age.

Having doubts; without certain knowledge; not sure.

Not sure as to aim or effect desired.

Unreliable; insecure; not to be depended on.

Not firm or fixed; vague; indeterminate in nature; fluctuating.

Undecided; hesitating; not resolved.

Not steady; fitful.

Liable to change; fickle; inconstant; capricious; irresolute.

To make uncertain. transitive verb

Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful. adjective

Irresolute; inconsonant; variable; untrustworthy. adjective

Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical. adjective

(with "the") Something uncertain.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Uncertain

The word "uncertain" in example sentences

Most advanced economies are planning "significant fiscal adjustment" this year in what he described as an "uncertain economic environment." ❋ Kelly Olsen (2012)

Analysts were reluctant to make predictions beyond one month because of what they described as an uncertain economic outlook given the central bank's ongoing efforts to tame inflation and as a string of interest-rate increases and other measures begin to bite. ❋ Andrew Galbraith (2011)

Kroger Co. reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell 27% on higher costs and offered a cautious outlook for the year amid what it described as the uncertain pace of economic recovery and tough price competition. ❋ Tess Stynes (2010)

Then he paused and drew back, his expression uncertain. ❋ Cassandra Clare (2009)

He seemed at times to assume he already had won the nomination, repeatedly using his questions to direct fire not at his rivals but at President Obama for what he called uncertain and even dangerous leadership. ❋ Unknown (2012)

What remains uncertain is whether their enthusiasm for renewable energy will carry over into graduate school and lead them to swell the ranks of Americans with advanced science and engineering degrees. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Many high school teachers remain uncertain who is right about letting into AP, IB or ❋ Jay Mathews (2010)

We are living in uncertain times, that is for sure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Foreign capital has flooded into the U.S., which apparently remains a safe haven, at least for now, in uncertain times. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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