uncertain

The definition of uncertain is not definite or not confirmed.

(adjective)

An example of uncertain is if you are not sure what you are going to be doing tomorrow; uncertain schedule.

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See uncertain in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

    1. not surely or certainly known; questionable; problematic
    2. not sure or certain in knowledge; doubtful
  1. not definite or determined; vague
  2. liable to vary or change; not dependable or reliable
  3. not steady or constant; varying

Origin: ME uncertayn

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See uncertain in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not known or established; questionable: domestic changes of great if uncertain consequences.
  2. Not determined; undecided: uncertain plans.
  3. Not having sure knowledge: an uncertain recollection of the sequence of events.
  4. a. Subject to change; variable: uncertain weather.
    b. Unsteady; fitful: uncertain light.

Related Forms:

  • un·cerˈtain·ly adverb
  • un·cerˈtain·ness noun

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