uncertain
adjective
1. lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
- uncertain of his convictions
- moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
- an uncertain smile
Similar word(s): ambivalent, doubtful, dubious, groping, incertain, unsure
2. not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
- an uncertain future
- a manuscript of uncertain origin
- plans are still uncertain
Similar word(s): indefinite, indeterminate, undetermined
3. not established or confirmed
Similar word(s): unsealed
4. not certain to occur; not inevitable
- everything is uncertain about the army
- the issue is uncertain
Similar word(s): chancy, flukey, fluky, iffy, contingent, unpredictable
5. subject to change
- the weather is uncertain
Similar word(s): variable, changeable, unsettled
6. not consistent or dependable
- an uncertain recollection of events
- a gun with a rather uncertain trigger
Similar word(s): undependable, unreliable
7. ambiguous (especially in the negative)
- she spoke in no uncertain terms
Similar word(s): ambiguous
Sentences with uncertain as an adjective:
- Tomorrow's weather is uncertain.