uncertain (Meaning)

Wordnet

uncertain (a)

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

not established or confirmed

not certain to occur; not inevitable

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uncertain (s)

subject to change

not consistent or dependable

ambiguous (especially in the negative)

Webster

uncertain (a.)

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

Irresolute; inconsonant; variable; untrustworthy; as, an uncertain person; an uncertain breeze.

Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical.

Not sure; liable to fall or err; fallible.

To make uncertain.

uncertain Sentence Examples

  1. The future held an uncertain destiny, veiled in a mist of anticipation.
  2. The uncertain weather conditions made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
  3. The outcome of the election was highly uncertain, with both candidates vying for victory.
  4. The economic downturn cast an uncertain shadow over the company's financial stability.
  5. The patient's condition remained uncertain, with doctors cautiously monitoring their progress.
  6. The family's uncertain financial situation made it challenging to provide a stable home for their children.
  7. The scientific research yielded uncertain results, requiring further investigation to draw definitive conclusions.
  8. The traveler embarked on the uncertain journey, not knowing what adventures lay ahead.
  9. The uncertain political climate made it difficult for businesses to make long-term investments.
  10. The unpredictable nature of the virus left public health officials with uncertain projections for the future.

FAQs About the word uncertain

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance, not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown, not established or confirmed, not certain to oc

unstable, changeful, inconsistent,volatile, unpredictable, unsteady, mutable, capricious, skittish, changeable

unchanging, stationary, unchanging, stable, unchangeable, constant, predictable, steady, certain, stationary

The future held an uncertain destiny, veiled in a mist of anticipation.

The uncertain weather conditions made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

The outcome of the election was highly uncertain, with both candidates vying for victory.

The economic downturn cast an uncertain shadow over the company's financial stability.