Definitions for uncertain
ʌnˈsɜr tnun·cer·tain

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. uncertain, unsure, incertain(adj)

   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. uncertain(adj)

   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, uncertain(adj)

   not established or confirmed

   "his doom is as yet unsealed"

4. uncertain(adj)

   not certain to occur; not inevitable

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

5. changeable, uncertain, unsettled(adj)

   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. uncertain(adj)

   not consistent or dependable

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

7. uncertain(adj)

   ambiguous (especially in the negative)

   "she spoke in no uncertain terms"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. uncertain(Adjective)

   not known for certain; questionable

2. uncertain(Adjective)

   not yet determined; undecided

3. uncertain(Adjective)

   variable and subject to change

4. uncertain(Adjective)

   fitful or unsteady

5. uncertain(Adjective)

   unpredictable or capricious

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Uncertain(adj)

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

2. Uncertain(adj)

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

3. Uncertain(adj)

   questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical

4. Uncertain(adj)

   not sure; liable to fall or err; fallible

5. Uncertain(adj)

   to make uncertain

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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 Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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

How to pronounce uncertain?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Ikuo Tsunoda:

   This coronavirus, of course it's somewhat deadly, but uncertain or inaccurate information spreads so quickly, rather than the virus itself, rumors make the public panic, and that causes a mess.

2. Jake Maguire:

   It’s crazy, we’re told it’s scientific, but it produces a very uncertain number.

3. Marco Dunand:

   As a European citizen, I can probably trade it again provided I don't use U.S. dollars. But then if you use a euro-dollar conversion, does it become a grey (uncertain) zone?

4. The Times:

   The New York Times story directly contradicts claims by President Trump and members of his Cabinet who say that the human contribution to climate change is uncertain, and that the ability to predict the effects is limited.

5. Ramana Pemmaraju:

   OF ALL THE SPECIES THAT GOD CREATED, MAN IS THE MOST FRAGILE AND CERTAINLY UNCERTAIN!

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