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Meaning of be uncertain
To be uncertain means to not have a clear or definite idea or opinion about something.
Etymology of be uncertain
The word "uncertain" comes from the Old French word "uncertain", which is derived from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not") and "certus" (meaning "fixed" or "determined")
The word has been in use since the 14th century to describe a lack of confidence or clarity
Synonyms
dubious
questionable
ambiguous
vague
unclear
indefinite
unsure
skeptical
hesitant
indecisive
tentative
unsure
unpredictable
inconclusive
unconfirmed
unresolved
open
unsettled
unsure
indecisive
wavering
vacillating
irresolute
uncertain
doubting
skeptical
unsure
unclear
ambiguous
indistinct
obscure
cryptic
enigmatic
puzzling
perplexing
baffling
mysterious
unclear
fuzzy
hazy
murky
cloudy
nebulous
undefined
unascertained
unverified
unproven
Definitions
- Not completely sure or confident about something
- * Lacking clarity or distinctness
- * Not having a clear or definite idea or opinion about something
Usage Examples
- I am uncertain about the outcome of the election
- * She was uncertain about what to wear to the party
- * The future of the company is uncertain due to financial difficulties