uncertain

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈsɜːtn/
US: /ʌnˈsɝːtn/

  1. Not sure or certain about something.

    1. I am uncertain if I locked the door.
    2. They were uncertain about accepting the risky job offer because of uncertain future.

  2. Not able to be relied on; not known or definite.

    1. The weather is very uncertain today.
    2. The company's future remains uncertain, with potential layoffs and restructuring plans.

  3. Not completely confident or sure of yourself.

    1. She seemed a little uncertain about her answer.
    2. He felt uncertain about his abilities after failing the initial project presentation.

Synonyms

doubtful ambiguous vague unsure tenuous hesitant indefinite
uncertain adverb

  1. In a way that is not sure or confident.

    1. She smiled uncertainly at him.
    2. He looked uncertainly around the room, not knowing where to sit in uncertain situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uncertain" in English means: Not sure or certain about something., Not able to be relied on; not known or definite., Not completely confident or sure of yourself..

The phonetic transcription of "uncertain" is /ʌnˈsɜːtn/ in British English and /ʌnˈsɝːtn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uncertain": doubtful, ambiguous, vague, unsure, tenuous, hesitant, indefinite.

Example usage of "uncertain": "I am uncertain if I locked the door.". More examples on the page.