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- [uhn-sur-tn]
- /ʌnˈsɜr tn/
- /ʌnˈsɜːtn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-sur-tn]
- /ʌnˈsɜr tn/
Definitions of uncertain word
- adjective uncertain not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality. 1
- adjective uncertain not confident, assured, or free from hesitancy: an uncertain smile. 1
- adjective uncertain not clearly or precisely determined; indefinite; unknown: a manuscript of uncertain origin. 1
- adjective uncertain vague; indistinct; not perfectly apprehended: an abstruse novel with uncertain themes. 1
- adjective uncertain subject to change; variable; capricious; unstable: a person of uncertain opinions. 1
- adjective uncertain ambiguous; unreliable; undependable: Her loyalties are uncertain. 1
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Origin of uncertain
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at un-1, certain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Uncertain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncertain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
uncertain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncertain
adj uncertain
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- ambivalent — If you say that someone is ambivalent about something, they seem to be uncertain whether they really want it, or whether they really approve of it.
- apprehensive — Someone who is apprehensive is afraid that something bad may happen.
- approximate — An approximate number, time, or position is close to the correct number, time, or position, but is not exact.
- arguable — If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it.
adjective uncertain
- agnostic — An agnostic believes that it is not possible to know whether God exists or not. Compare atheist.
- amphibological — (rare) of doubtful meaning, ambiguous, quibbling.
- asea — in a seaward manner
- changing — not remaining the same; transient
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
Antonyms for uncertain
adj uncertain
adv uncertain
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- all in all — You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
- apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
- as likely as not — very probably
adjective uncertain
- apothegmatic — Relating to, or in the manner of, an apothegm; sententious; pithy.
- attestable — Able to be attested.
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- circumstantiated — Simple past tense and past participle of circumstantiate.
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
adverb uncertain
- expediently — In an expedient manner.
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
- noticeably — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
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