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(satellite adjective) especially in the negative "no uncertain," as in "spoke in no uncertain terms" |
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(adjective) 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 consquences"; "without further evidence his story must remain uncertain" |
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Antonyms: certain |
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(adjective) lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"; "an uncertain smile"; "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers" |
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Synonyms: incertain, unsure |
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Antonyms: certain |
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(adjective) not certain to occur; not inevitable; "everything is uncertain about the army"; "the issue is uncertain" |
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Antonyms: certain |
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(satellite adjective) not consistent or dependable; "an uncertain recollection of events"; "a gun with a rather uncertain trigger" |
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(satellite adjective) not safe from danger or mishap; "faced an uncertain future"; "an unsure existence" |
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Synonyms: unsure |
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(satellite adjective) not firm or secure; "balancing three boxes in an uncertain pile" |
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(adjective) not established or confirmed; "his doom is as yet unsealed" |
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Synonyms: unsealed |
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(satellite adjective) subject to change; "a changeable climate"; "the weather is uncertain"; "unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other" |
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Synonyms: changeable, unsettled |
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