Definition of UNCERTAIN

uncertain

Meanings

Adjective

  • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
    • "uncertain of his convictions"
    • "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"
    • "an uncertain smile"
    • "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"
  • not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
    • "an uncertain future"
    • "a manuscript of uncertain origin"
    • "plans are still uncertain"
    • "changes of great if uncertain consequences"
    • "without further evidence his story must remain uncertain"
  • not established or confirmed
  • not certain to occur; not inevitable
    • "everything is uncertain about the army"
    • "the issue is uncertain"

Adjective Satellite

  • subject to change
    • "the weather is uncertain"
  • not consistent or dependable
    • "an uncertain recollection of events"
    • "a gun with a rather uncertain trigger"
  • ambiguous (especially in the negative)
    • "she spoke in no uncertain terms"

Antonyms

certain, sealed, sure

Scrabble Score: 11

uncertain is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
uncertain is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
uncertain is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

uncertain is a valid Words With Friends word