UNCERTAIN


Meaning of UNCERTAIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌən-ˈsər-t ə n ]

adjective

Date: 14th century

1. : indefinite , indeterminate

the time of departure is uncertain

2. : not certain to occur : problematical

his success was uncertain

3. : not reliable : untrustworthy

an uncertain ally

4.

a. : not known beyond doubt : dubious

an uncertain claim

b. : not having certain knowledge : doubtful

remains uncertain about her plans

c. : not clearly identified or defined

a fire of uncertain origin

5. : not constant : variable , fitful

an uncertain breeze

• un·cer·tain·ly adverb

• un·cer·tain·ness -t ə n-(n)əs noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.