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(ʌnsɜːʳtən) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJ wh/that]If you are uncertain about something, you do not know what you should do, what is going to happen, or what the truth is about something. He was uncertain about his brother's intentions. [+ about] They were uncertain of the total value of the transaction. [+ of] He stopped, uncertain how to put the question tactfully. With some hesitation and an uncertain smile, she held out her hand. Synonyms: unsure, undecided, at a loss, vague More Synonyms of uncertain uncertainly adverb [usually ADVERB after verb] He entered the hallway and stood uncertainly. 2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If something is uncertain, it is not known or definite. How far the republics can give practical help, however, is uncertain. It's uncertain whether they will accept the plan. Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future. Synonyms: doubtful, undetermined, unpredictable, insecure More Synonyms of uncertain 3. See in no uncertain terms uncertain in British English (ʌnˈsɜːtən) adjective1. not able to be accurately known or predicted the issue is uncertain 2. (when postpositive, often foll by of) not sure or confident (about) a man of uncertain opinion 3. not precisely determined, established, or decided uncertain plans 4. not to be depended upon; unreliable an uncertain vote 5. liable to variation; changeable the weather is uncertain 6. in no uncertain terms Derived forms uncertainly (unˈcertainly) adverb uncertainness (unˈcertainness) noun uncertain in American English (ʌnˈsɜrtən) adjective1. a. not surely or certainly known; questionable; problematic b. not sure or certain in knowledge; doubtful 2. not definite or determined; vague 3. liable to vary or change; not dependable or reliable 4. not steady or constant; varying Derived forms uncertainly (unˈcertainly) adverb uncertainness (unˈcertainness) noun Examples of 'uncertain' in a sentenceuncertain In other languagesuncertain British English: uncertain / ʌnˈsɜːtn/ ADJECTIVE If you are uncertain about something, you do not know what to do. He was uncertain about his brother's plans. - American English: uncertain
- Arabic: مُتَرَدِّد
- Brazilian Portuguese: incerto
- Chinese: 不确定的
- Croatian: nesiguran
- Czech: nejistý
- Danish: usikker
- Dutch: onzeker
- European Spanish: incierto
- Finnish: epävarma
- French: incertain
- German: ungewiss
- Greek: αβέβαιος
- Italian: incerto
- Japanese: 不確実な
- Korean: 불확실한
- Norwegian: usikker
- Polish: niepewny
- European Portuguese: incerto
- Romanian: nesigur
- Russian: неопределенный
- Latin American Spanish: incierto
- Swedish: osäker
- Thai: ที่ไม่แน่นอน
- Turkish: belirsiz
- Ukrainian: невпевнений
- Vietnamese: không chắc chắn
Chinese translation of 'uncertain' adj - [future, outcome]
不确(確)定的 (bù quèdìng de) to be uncertain about sth 对(對)某事心无(無)定数(數) (duì mǒushì xīn wú dìngshù) to be uncertain how/whether to do sth 拿不准(準)该(該)如何做某事/是否要做某事 (ná bùzhǔn gāi rúhé zuò mǒushì/shìfǒu yào zuò mǒushì) it's uncertain whether ... 是否 ... 仍无(無)法确(確)定 (shìfǒu ... réng wúfǎ quèdìng) in no uncertain terms 毫不含糊地 (háo bù hánhu de)
Definition not definitely decided He stopped, uncertain how to put the question tactfully. Synonyms at a loss in two minds undetermined Opposites sure , certain , positive , resolute , unhesitating Definition not to be depended upon Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future. Synonyms undetermined unreliable incalculable unforeseeable in the balance unconfirmed unfixed conjectural sketchy (informal) Opposites decided , certain , known , clear , firm , fixed , settled , reliable , predictable , definite , clear-cut , unambiguous Additional synonymsDefinition having more than one possible interpretation His remarks clarify an ambiguous statement given earlier this week. Synonyms unclear, puzzling, uncertain, obscure, vague, doubtful, dubious, enigmatic, indefinite, inconclusive, cryptic, indeterminate, equivocal, Delphic, oracular, enigmatical, clear as mud (informal) The actor has an ambivalent attitude to fame. Synonyms undecided, mixed, conflicting, opposed, uncertain, doubtful, unsure, contradictory, wavering, unresolved, fluctuating, hesitant, inconclusive, debatable, equivocal, vacillating, warring, irresolute, in two minds Definition uncertain or risky Investment is becoming a chancy business. Synonyms risky, dangerous, uncertain, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang), hazardous, speculative, perilous, problematical, dicey (informal, British), shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition changing often He was a man of changeable moods.The forecast is for changeable weather. Synonyms variable, shifting, mobile, uncertain, volatile, unsettled, unpredictable, versatile, unstable, irregular, erratic, wavering, uneven, unreliable, fickle, temperamental, whimsical, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, protean, vacillating, fitful, mutable, labile, inconstant, changeful, fluidDefinition unsure or undecided My parents were a bit dubious about it all. Synonyms unsure, uncertain, suspicious, hesitating, doubtful, sceptical, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, unconvinced, iffy (informal), leery (slang), distrustful, in two minds (informal) Definition dim or vague I have only a hazy memory of what he was like. Synonyms vague, uncertain, unclear, muddled, fuzzy, indefinite, loose, muzzy, nebulous, ill-defined, indistinctDefinition doubtful and unsure in speech or action I was hesitant about accepting the invitation. Synonyms uncertain, reluctant, shy, halting, doubtful, sceptical, unsure, hesitating, wavering, timid, diffident, lacking confidence, vacillating, hanging back, irresolute, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedDefinition full of uncertainty His political future is looking iffy. Synonyms uncertain, doubtful, unpredictable, conditional, undecided, up in the air, problematical, chancy (informal), in the lap of the gods Definition vague or unclear a person of indefinite age Synonyms unclear, unknown, uncertain, obscure, doubtful, ambiguous, indeterminate, imprecise, undefined, ill-defined, indistinct, undetermined, inexact, unfixed Definition left doubtful I hope to carry on for an indeterminate period. Synonyms uncertain, indefinite, unspecified, vague, inconclusive, imprecise, undefined, undetermined, inexact, unfixed, unstipulated Definition unable to be seen or heard clearly The lettering is fuzzy and indistinct. Synonyms unclear, confused, obscure, faint, blurred, vague, doubtful, ambiguous, fuzzy, shadowy, indefinite, misty, hazy, unintelligible, indistinguishable, indeterminate, bleary, undefined, out of focus, ill-defined, indiscernibleDefinition unstable or shaky low-paid, insecure jobs Synonyms unreliable, unstable, unsafe, precarious, unsteady, unsoundDefinition unable to make decisions They launched the attack for fear of seeming irresolute. Synonyms indecisive, weak, hesitating, doubtful, unsettled, unstable, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, fickle, unsteady, infirm, vacillating, in two minds, undetermined, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedAdditional synonymsDefinition (of a position or situation) dangerous or insecure Our financial situation had become precarious. Synonyms insecure, dangerous, uncertain, tricky, risky, doubtful, dubious, unsettled, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), unstable, unsure, hazardous, shaky, hairy (slang), perilous, touch and go, dicey (informal, British), chancy (informal), built on sand, shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition of disputable value or authority The film is a comedy in highly questionable taste. Synonyms dubious, suspect, doubtful, controversial, uncertain, suspicious, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), unreliable, shady (informal), debatable, unproven, fishy (informal), moot, arguable, iffy (informal), equivocal, problematical, disputable, controvertible, dubitable, shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) He is still unclear about his own future. Synonyms unsure, confused, doubtful, vague, dubious, wavering, unresolved, hesitant, undecided, hazy, indecisive, vacillating, in two minds, equivocating, irresoluteDefinition not having made up one's mind She was still undecided as to what career she wanted to pursue. Synonyms unsure, uncertain, uncommitted, torn, doubtful, dubious, wavering, hesitant, ambivalent, dithering (British), in two minds, irresolute, swithering (Scottish) Definition not easy to predict or foresee Britain's notoriously unpredictable weather Synonyms extraordinary, erratic, changeable, variable, chance, random, doubtful, unstable, unreliable, fickle, hit-and-miss (informal), iffy (informal), hit-or-miss (informal), inconstant, unforeseeable, fluky (informal), scattershot Definition not satisfactorily solved or concluded The dispute between the two parties remains unresolved. Synonyms undecided, unsettled, undetermined, vague, doubtful, pending, unanswered, unsolved, up in the air, moot, open to question, problematical, yet to be decided Definition (of an argument or dispute) not resolved They were in the process of resolving all the unsettled issues. Synonyms unresolved, undecided, undetermined, open, doubtful, debatable, up in the air, mootDefinition uncertain The President's trip is still very much up in the air. Synonyms uncertain, vague, unclear, doubtful, dubious, unsettled, unsure, unresolved, in the balance, undecided, hazy, unconfirmed, vacillating, undetermined, unfixed He has proved weak, indecisive and vacillating. Synonyms indecisive, irresolute, hesitant, uncertain, faltering, wavering, unresolved, oscillating, in two minds (informal), shillyshallying (informal) Definition not expressed or explained clearly His description of the events was very vague. Synonyms unclear, indefinite, hazy, confused, loose, uncertain, doubtful, unsure, superficial, incomplete, woolly, imperfect, sketchy, cursory |