uncertain
Not known for certainNot known for certain; questionable.
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» Tom was uncertain how to react.
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By meaning 3
Examples
136 sentencesTom was uncertain how to react.
You looked like you were uncertain.
Tom looked like he was uncertain.
Meaning
6 sensesNot known for certain; questionable.
Tomorrow's weather is uncertain.
ungewiss, unsicher
неопределённыйneopredeljónnyj, нея́сныйnejásnyj, неуве́ренныйneuvérennyj
Variable and subject to change.
unbeständig, unsicher
subject to change
Fitful or unsteady.
unbeständig
неусто́йчивыйneustójčivyj, нестаби́льныйnestabílʹnyj, изме́нчивыйizménčivyj
More meanings 3
Not yet determined; undecided.
unbestimmt
неопределённыйneopredeljónnyj
Unpredictable or capricious.
unbeständig
непредсказу́емыйnepredskazújemyj
Not certain; unsure.
Origin
From Middle English uncerteyn. By surface analysis, un- + certain.From Middle English uncerteyn. By surface analysis, un- + certain.
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Forms
more uncertain, most uncertain| Comparative | more uncertain Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most uncertain Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonyms- lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance:unsureincertain
- not established or confirmed:unsealed
- subject to change:changeableunsettled
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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