uncertain
[ uhn-sur-tn ]
/ ʌnˈsɜr tn /
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adjective
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1. Uncertain, insecure, precarious imply a lack of predictability. That which is uncertain is doubtful or problematical; it often involves danger through an inability to predict or to place confidence in the unknown: The time of his arrival is uncertain. That which is insecure is not firm, stable, reliable, or safe, and hence is likely to give way, fail, or be overcome: an insecure foundation, footing, protection. Precarious suggests great susceptibility to failure, or exposure to imminent danger: a precarious means of existence.
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un·cer·tain·ly, adverbun·cer·tain·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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uncertain
/ (ʌnˈsɜːtən) /
adjective
not able to be accurately known or predictedthe issue is uncertain
(when postpositive, often foll by of) not sure or confident (about)a man of uncertain opinion
not precisely determined, established, or decideduncertain plans
not to be depended upon; unreliablean uncertain vote
liable to variation; changeablethe weather is uncertain
in no uncertain terms
- unambiguously
- forcefully
Derived forms of uncertain
uncertainly, adverbuncertainness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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see in no uncertain terms.
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