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uncertainness

un·cer·tain
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-sur-tn]
    • /ʌnˈsɜr tn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-sur-tn]
    • /ʌnˈsɜr tn/

Definitions of uncertainness word

  • adjective uncertainness not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality. 1
  • adjective uncertainness not confident, assured, or free from hesitancy: an uncertain smile. 1
  • adjective uncertainness not clearly or precisely determined; indefinite; unknown: a manuscript of uncertain origin. 1
  • adjective uncertainness vague; indistinct; not perfectly apprehended: an abstruse novel with uncertain themes. 1
  • adjective uncertainness subject to change; variable; capricious; unstable: a person of uncertain opinions. 1
  • adjective uncertainness ambiguous; unreliable; undependable: Her loyalties are uncertain. 1
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Origin of uncertainness

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

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Parts of speech for Uncertainness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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uncertainness 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for uncertainness

noun uncertainness

  • cloudiness — full of or overcast by clouds: a cloudy sky.
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