Uncertain: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncertain

 

[ สŒnหˆsษ™หt(ษ™)n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or showing doubt

Not able to be relied on; not known or definite.

Synonyms

ambiguous, doubtful, indecisive, insecure, unsettled

Examples of usage

  • He was uncertain about the outcome of the experiment.
  • She felt uncertain about her decision.
  • I am uncertain whether I will be able to attend the meeting.
  • The future is uncertain and full of surprises.
  • I have an uncertain feeling about this situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncertain" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incerto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฟเคถเฅเคšเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unsicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak pasti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒะฟะตะฒะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niepewny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ็ขบใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incertain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incierto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belirsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํ™•์‹คํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุคูƒุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejistรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neistรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ็กฎๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ negotov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณviss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะณั–ัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ namษ™lum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incierto

Etymology

The word 'uncertain' originated in the mid-14th century from the Latin word 'incertus', meaning 'not sure, uncertain'. It has evolved over time to represent the state of not being definite or reliable. The concept of uncertainty is a common theme in human experiences, as we often encounter situations where we are unsure or hesitant. The word 'uncertain' captures this feeling of doubt and ambiguity, serving as a reminder of the complexity of life.

See also: certain, certainly, certainty, uncertainly, uncertainty.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,919, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.