uncertain
[ uhn-sur-tn ]
/ ʌnˈsɜr tn /
adjective
SYNONYMS FOR uncertain
synonym study for uncertain
1.
Uncertain,
insecure,
precarious imply a lack of predictability. That which is
uncertain is doubtful or problematical; it often involves danger through an inability to predict or to place confidence in the unknown:
The time of his arrival is uncertain. That which is
insecure is not firm, stable, reliable, or safe, and hence is likely to give way, fail, or be overcome:
an insecure foundation, footing, protection.
Precarious suggests great susceptibility to failure, or exposure to imminent danger:
a precarious means of existence.
OTHER WORDS FROM uncertain
un·cer·tain·ly, adverb un·cer·tain·ness, nounWords nearby uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for uncertain
uncertain
/ (ʌnˈsɜːtən) /
adjective
not able to be accurately known or predicted
the issue is uncertain
(when postpositive, often foll by of)
not sure or confident (about)
a man of uncertain opinion
not precisely determined, established, or decided
uncertain plans
not to be depended upon; unreliable
an uncertain vote
liable to variation; changeable
the weather is uncertain
in no uncertain terms
- unambiguously
- forcefully
Derived forms of uncertain
uncertainly, adverb uncertainness, nounIdioms and Phrases with uncertain
uncertain
see in no uncertain terms.