uncertain

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ʌnˈsɜɹ.tən/ UK /ʌnˈsɜːtən/ See IPA manual

Freq #10838

Meanings

1

adj
Not sure or confident about something.

She was uncertain about which job to take.
2

adj
Not known for sure; not yet decided.

Tomorrow's weather is uncertain.
3

adj
Likely to change; not steady or reliable.

He took a few uncertain steps in the dark.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · not sure or confident about... unsureincertain

Opposites

certain

Word family

Related forms uncertainly uncertainty

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Phrases (1)

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uncertain future
a situation in which what will happen next is not known or secure

Adjective + noun

Idioms (1)

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in no uncertain terms
in a completely clear and direct way that leaves no room for doubt

Etymology

From Middle English uncerteyn. By surface analysis, un- + certain.

uncerteyn Middle English

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Describing Qualities

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