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uncertain
/ʌnˈsɜːr.tən/
not sure or confident
She felt uncertain about her future plans.
She was not sure or confident about her future plans.
general
Not sure or confident about something; lacking certainty.
The weather forecast is uncertain for tomorrow.
The weather forecast is not clear or predictable for tomorrow.
He gave an uncertain answer to the question.
He responded in a way that showed he was not sure.
Often used to describe a lack of confidence or clarity in decisions, predictions, or outcomes.
Collocations
feel uncertainto feel unsure or doubtfulremain uncertainto stay unsure or undecideduncertain futurea future that is not clear or predictable
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'uncertain' to describe a lack of confidence or clarity in decisions, predictions, or outcomes.
Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
'Uncertain' is an adjective and is often followed by 'about' when referring to a specific issue or situation.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'uncertain', from Old French 'incertain', from Latin 'incertus', meaning 'not sure' or 'not certain'.
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe feelings, situations, or outcomes that lack clarity or confidence. Often used in formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixcertain
sure or confident
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