uncertain

un·cer·tain

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adjective

The definition of uncertain is not definite or not confirmed.

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

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uncertain

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

Origin of uncertain

Middle English uncertayn

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uncertain

adjective

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

Related Forms:

un·cer′tain·ly
adverb

un·cer′tain·ness
noun

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