1. Adjective
Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.
2. Adjective
Irresolute; inconsonant; variable; untrustworthy; as, an uncertain person; an uncertain breeze.
3. Adjective
Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical.
4. Adjective
Not sure; liable to fall or err; fallible.
5. Adjective
To make uncertain.
6. Adjective
not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown; "an uncertain future"; "a manuscript of uncertain origin"; "plans are still uncertain"; "changes of great if uncertain consequences"; "without further evidence his story must remain uncertain"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
7. Adjective
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"; "an uncertain smile"; "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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