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

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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. Van Lange:

   They help people cope with uncertain outcomes in the future, especially if these outcomes are important to them.

2. Berman Jackson:

   You have told me in no uncertain terms that you accept responsibility for your actions. You didn't try to justify them, and you didn't try to blame them on anyone else.

3. 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.

4. Tennessee Congressman Scott DesJarlais:

   Our men and women in uniform are owed the right to protect themselves and others while in service of our country, while it is uncertain as to whether this legislation would have made an impact in this particular situation, it is clear that our military personnel have become targets, not just abroad, but on American soil as well. Therefore they must be given the tools to defend themselves.

5. Sam Walsh:

   With lower commodity prices and uncertain global economic trends, the operating environment remains tough. However, in these conditions Rio Tinto's qualities and competitive advantages deliver superior value.

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