Definitions for Uncertain
ʌnˈsɜr tnun·cer·tain

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. uncertain, unsure, incertainadjective

   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"

2. uncertainadjective

   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"

3. unsealed, uncertainadjective

   not established or confirmed

   "his doom is as yet unsealed"

4. uncertainadjective

   not certain to occur; not inevitable

   "everything is uncertain about the army"; "the issue is uncertain"

5. changeable, uncertain, unsettledadjective

   subject to change

   "a changeable climate"; "the weather is uncertain"; "unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other"

6. uncertainadjective

   not consistent or dependable

   "an uncertain recollection of events"; "a gun with a rather uncertain trigger"

7. uncertainadjective

   ambiguous (especially in the negative)

   "she spoke in no uncertain terms"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uncertainadjective

   not known for certain; questionable

2. uncertainadjective

   not yet determined; undecided

3. uncertainadjective

   variable and subject to change

4. uncertainadjective

   fitful or unsteady

5. uncertainadjective

   unpredictable or capricious

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uncertainadjective

   Etymology: incertain, Fr. incertus, Lat.

   1. Doubtful; not certainly known.

   That sacred pile, so vast, so high,
   That whether ’tis a part of earth or sky,
   Uncertain seems; and may be thought a proud
   Aspiring mountain, or descending cloud. John Denham.

   2. Doubtful; not having certain knowledge.

   Man, without the protection of a superior being, is secure of nothing that he enjoys, and uncertain of every thing that he hopes for. John Tillotson.

   Condemned on Caucasus to lie,
   Still to be dying, not to die;
   With certain pain, uncertain of relief,
   True emblem of a wretched lover’s grief. George Granville.

   3. Not sure in the consequence.

   I must be married to my brother’s daughter,
   Or else my kingdom stands on brittle glass:
   Murther her brothers, and then marry her!
   Uncertain way of gain! William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   Ascanius young, and eager of his game,
   Soon bent his bow, uncertain in his aim:
   But the dire fiend the fatal arrow guides,
   Which pierc’d his bowels through his panting sides. Dryden.

   In the bright air the fauchion shone,
   Or whistling slings dismiss’d th’ uncertain stone. John Gay.

   The search of our future being, is but a needless, anxious, and uncertain haste to be knowing, sooner than we can, what, without all this solicitude, we shall know a little later. Alexander Pope.

   4. Unsettled; unregular.

   As the form of our publick service is not voluntary, so neither are the parts thereof uncertain; but they are all set down in such order, and with such choice, as hath, in the wisdom of the church, seemed best. Richard Hooker.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uncertain

   Uncertain refers to something being unknown, doubtful, or not clearly identified or defined. It can pertain to situations, events, or outcomes that are unpredictable or lack certainty.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uncertainadjective

   not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful

2. Uncertainadjective

   irresolute; inconsonant; variable; untrustworthy; as, an uncertain person; an uncertain breeze

3. Uncertainadjective

   questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical

4. Uncertainadjective

   not sure; liable to fall or err; fallible

5. Uncertainadjective

   to make uncertain

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uncertain

   Uncertain is a city in Harrison County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 150.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uncertain

   un-sėr′tān, adj. not certain, doubtful: not to be depended upon: not sure of the result.—adv. Uncer′tainly.—ns. Uncer′tainness; Uncer′tainty, state of being uncertain or doubtful: want of certainty: that which is uncertain.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Uncertain' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4399

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Uncertain' in Adjectives Frequency: #600

Anagrams for Uncertain »

1. runcinate

2. N Centauri

3. encurtain

How to pronounce Uncertain?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Uncertain in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Uncertain in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Uncertain in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Uncertain in a Sentence

1. Jerry Brown:

   These are uncertain times for undocumented Californians and their families, and this bill strikes a balance that will protect public safety, while bringing a measure of comfort to those families who are now living in fear everyday.

2. Liu Aihua:

   The domestic economic recovery is uneven, we must also see that the global epidemic continues to evolve, and there are many external instabilities and uncertain factors.

3. Alan Klein:

   In presidential election years in the U.S., the M&A market really slows down considerably come September, particularly when there is no incumbent and the market is uncertain, so people were rushing to get deals done. The heightened volatility over the next few weeks may mean that window has disappeared.

4. Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari:

   It will certainly be good if we can reach an agreement when leaders from the two nations are to meet, but is there any definite reason that we have to reach an agreement in a situation where both the prospect for TPA bill and TPP talks are uncertain?

5. Chris Willott:

   We are still very uncertain as to the modes of black-hole formation and growth in the early Universe.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Uncertain
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Uncertain
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Uncertain
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Uncertain
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Uncertain
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Uncertain