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uncertain

/ʌnˈsɜɹ.tən/

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What does uncertain mean?

adjective

  1. Not certain; unsure.
  2. Not known for certain; questionable.
  3. Not yet determined; undecided.
More meanings (4)

adjective

  1. Variable and subject to change.
  2. Fitful or unsteady.
  3. Unpredictable or capricious.

noun

  1. Something uncertain; everything uncertain.

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IPA pronunciation

/ʌnˈsɜɹ.tən/

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“Our going thither,” said Cedric, “is uncertain. I love not these vanities, which were unknown to my fathers when England was free.”
Walter ScottIvanhoe: A RomanceProject Gutenberg ebook #82
But my plan was unsettled, and I wandered many hours round the confines of the town, uncertain what path I should pursue.
Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyFrankenstein; or, the modern prometheusProject Gutenberg ebook #84
More book examples (3)
“Unsettled weather, a long journey, uncertain means of travelling, a disorganised country, a city that may not be even safe for you.”
Charles DickensA Tale of Two CitiesProject Gutenberg ebook #98
His arms moved in fierce, uncertain gestures, his face flushed, his enormous jaws shut together with a sharp click at every pause.
Frank NorrisMcTeague: A Story of San FranciscoProject Gutenberg ebook #165
In this state of life, however, I remained some time, uncertain what measures to take, and what course of life to lead.
Daniel DefoeThe Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeProject Gutenberg ebook #521