Synonyms for uncertain

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uhn-sur-tn

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈsɜr tn

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Définition of uncertain

Origin : c.1300, "of indeterminate time or occurrence," from un- (1) "not" + certain (adj.). Meaning "not fully confident" is recorded from late 14c. (implied in uncertainty). Related: Uncertainly.

adj doubtful, changeable

Example sentences :

You may have noticed that night at the Oldakers'—well, women, Mr. Bines, are uncertain.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

There appears to be a great number of horses', but am uncertain if there are any camel-tracks.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

With his bag in hand, he wandered through the streets, uncertain what to do or where to go.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

Her face was close to his, else he could not have caught the uncertain murmuring.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Then some one—who it was is uncertain—ordered the bugler to sound the "charge."
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

At his left was a gentleman of uncertain hearing and a bullet-proof frown.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

But, in a gusty, uncertain wind it must use its wings or alight somewhere.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

Uncertain what to do he did nothing, pressing his back against the earth and listening.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Miss Dyer groaned, and drew an uncertain hand across her forehead.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

How long I may be absent is, of course, uncertain; but it shall not be very long.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

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