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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ambiguous vague doubtful questionable debatable unclear indistinct indefinite unsure hesitant indecisive wavering shaky unpredictable unstable insecure precarious perilous risky hazardous chancy iffy dodgy unreliable untrustworthy unconfirmed unsubstantiated unproven uncertain ambiguous obscure cryptic enigmatic puzzling perplexing baffling mystifying unclear murky hazy fuzzy cloudy nebulous indeterminate undecided unresolved open pending unresolved moot speculative conjectural hypothetical theoretical unverified unchecked untested untried experimental tentative provisional probational temporary impermanent insecure unstable unpredictable capricious mercurial changeable variable fluctuating wavering inconstant irregular erratic spasmodic fitful intermittent on-again-off-again stop-and-go hit-or-miss patchy spotty sketchy scattered sporadic desultory unfixed unsteady unfirm unsound rickety shaky wobbly teetering precarious perilous hazardous dicey chancy risky unsure unclear vague ambiguous obscure indistinct indefinite indeterminate undecided unresolved

    Meaning of Uncertain

    The primary meaning of "uncertain" is not being completely sure or confident about something.

    Definitions

    • Not completely sure or confident about something
    • * Not clearly or definitely known or decided
    • * Not reliable or trustworthy
    • * Lacking clarity or distinctness

    Etymology of Uncertain

    The word "uncertain" has its roots in the Old French word "certein," meaning "certain," and the prefix "un-," which is used to indicate negation or opposition.
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is not clearly known or decided.

    Example Uses

    • The weather forecast is uncertain, so we may need to cancel the picnic.
    • * The outcome of the election is uncertain, and it may take several days to determine the winner.
    • * The patient's diagnosis is uncertain, and further tests are needed to determine the cause of the symptoms.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    certain sure confident definite clear distinct decided settled fixed firm stable secure reliable trustworthy confirmed verified proven established undeniable indisputable unquestionable irrefutable unmistakable obvious evident apparent manifest palpable tangible concrete solid substantial sound valid authentic genuine real true factual accurate precise exact specific detailed explicit unequivocal unambiguous straightforward direct unmistakable

    Related Nouns

    uncertainty doubt ambiguity vagueness indecision hesitation unpredictability instability insecurity precariousness risk hazard danger threat peril menace jeopardy insecurity instability unreliability untrustworthiness unpredictability capriciousness mercurialness changeability variability fluctuation irregularity erraticness spasmodicness fitfulness intermittence desultoriness unfixedness unsteadiness unsoundness ricketiness shakiness wobbliness teetering precariousness perilousness hazardousness diceyness chanciness riskiness unsureness unclearness vagueness ambiguity obscurity indistinctness indefiniteness indeterminateness undecidedness unresolvedness

    Related Verbs

    doubt question hesitate waver vacillate fluctuate vary change alter modify revise reconsider rethink reevaluate reassess speculate conjecture theorize hypothesize experiment test try verify confirm establish prove demonstrate show indicate suggest imply infer deduce conclude decide determine settle fix stabilize secure ensure guarantee certify validate authenticate verify check recheck double-check

    Related Adjectives

    uncertain doubtful questionable ambiguous vague unclear indistinct indefinite unsure hesitant indecisive wavering shaky unpredictable unstable insecure precarious perilous risky hazardous chancy iffy dodgy unreliable untrust