Words for uncertainty
Vocabulary for doubt, ambiguity, weak evidence and cautious conclusions.
Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.
anchor · The broad state of not being sure.DoubtfulNot settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such…
core · Curated member of Words for uncertainty.DoubtfulNot settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such…
related · Suggests that something may not be true or successful.AmbiguousDoubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal…
core · Curated member of Words for uncertainty.AmbiguousDoubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal…
related · Allows more than one interpretation.TentativeOf or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
softer · Not final or expressed with caution.InconclusiveNot conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when i…
related · Evidence does not support a firm conclusion.InconclusiveNot conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when i…
formal · Curated member of Words for uncertainty.SpeculativeGiven to speculation; contemplative.
related · Based on possibility rather than strong evidence.SpeculativeGiven to speculation; contemplative.
formal · Curated member of Words for uncertainty.Equivocal(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of do…
formal · Unclear or open to more than one interpretation.