Definition Synonyms
Definition of uncertain - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
lack of confidencenot sure or confident about something
- She felt uncertain about her decision.
2.
undecidednot yet determined or decided
- The date for the meeting is still uncertain.
3.
changeablesubject to change or variation
- The weather is uncertain this time of year.
4.
unreliablenot consistent or dependable
- His uncertain behavior worried his friends.
Expressions with uncertain
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situation where stability is not assured
The hiker found himself on uncertain footing on the rocky path.
emphasizes a strong or firm statement
They refused the offer in no uncertain terms.
periods when the future is not clear or predictable
Many people struggle during uncertain times.
Origin of uncertain
Latin, incertus (not sure)
Terms with uncertain included in their meaning
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gambling
activity of risking money on uncertain outcomes
uncertainty
state of being unsure or uncertain
uncertainty
feel uncertain about something's truth or possibility
uncertainty
suppose or imagine something uncertain
uncertain manner
in an unspecified way or manner
time
period of time of uncertain length
uncertainty
feeling uncertain about something
anxiety
worry about uncertain situations
communication
expresses uncertain agreement or acknowledgment
uncertain
involving or characterized by making guesses
uncertain
difficult to determine or express clearly
emotion
feel very nervous or excited inside before something important or uncertain
doubt
feel uncertain about a previous decision
uncertain
showing indecision or uncertainty
uncertain agreement
agree without being sure or confident
uncertain acknowledgment
shows acknowledgment when unsure or not fully convinced
conversation
shows reluctant or uncertain agreement to something said
uncertain timing
perhaps at an unknown later time, sometimes implying hope
risk taking
risk doing something uncertain for a possible reward
uncertain outcome
do something when you do not know what will happen
risk taking
engage in risky or uncertain activities
motivation
life is uncertain, so act now or appreciate today
uncertain outcome
not enough time has passed to know the result
uncertainty
feeling uncertain about a situation or outcome
Examples of uncertain in a sentence
The uncertain weather made planning difficult. Her future plans remain uncertain at this point. The weather forecast is uncertain for the weekend. Her plans for the weekend are uncertain. The outcome of the election remains uncertain. His uncertain schedule caused issues for the team.
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- French:incertain, indécis, ...
- German:unsicher, ungewiss, ...
- Italian:incerto, indefinito, ...
- Spanish:inseguro, incierto, ...
- Portuguese:incerto, indefinido, ...
- Chinese:不确定的, 未决定的, ...
- Japanese:不確かな, 不確定な, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر مُتَأَكِّد, غَيْر مُؤَكَّد, ...
- Hebrew:לֹא בָּטוּחַ, לֹא וַדָּאִי, ...
- Russian:неуверенный, неопределенный, ...
- Ukrainian:непевний, невизначений, ...
- Hindi:अनिश्चित, अस्थिर, ...
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