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uncertain
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adjective (a)

  • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance(adj.all)
    Example:
    Uncertain of his convictions.
    Moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps.
    An uncertain smile.
    Touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers.
    Synonym:
    incertain, unsure
    Antonym:
    certain, sure
    source: wordnet30
  • not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown(adj.all)
    Example:
    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.
    Antonym:
    certain
    source: wordnet30
  • not established or confirmed(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    unsealed
    Antonym:
    certain, sealed
    source: wordnet30
  • not certain to occur; not inevitable(adj.all)
    Example:
    Everything is uncertain about the army.
    The issue is uncertain.
    source: wordnet30
  • Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • subject to change(adj.all)
    Example:
    The weather is uncertain.
    Synonym:
    changeable, unsettled
    source: wordnet30
  • not consistent or dependable(adj.all)
    Example:
    An uncertain recollection of events.
    A gun with a rather uncertain trigger.
    source: wordnet30
  • ambiguous (especially in the negative)(adj.all)
    Example:
    She spoke in no uncertain terms.
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To make uncertain.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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