uncertain

Words with a similar base: uncertain

'uncertain'

[uncertain.a.01] as in: lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

Examples:
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

'uncertain'

[uncertain.a.02] as in: not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

Examples:
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

'uncertain'

[unsealed.a.01] as in: not established or confirmed

Examples:
his doom is as yet unsealed

'uncertain'

[uncertain.a.04] as in: not certain to occur; not inevitable

Examples:
everything is uncertain about the army
the issue is uncertain

'uncertain'

[changeable.s.01] as in: subject to change

Examples:
a changeable climate
the weather is uncertain
unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other

'uncertain'

[uncertain.s.02] as in: not consistent or dependable

Examples:
an uncertain recollection of events
a gun with a rather uncertain trigger

'uncertain'

[uncertain.s.03] as in: ambiguous (especially in the negative)

Examples:
she spoke in no uncertain terms

Origins

					uncertain (English)
├── certain (English)
│   └── certain (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)

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