1 [usuallyafternoun] ~ (about / of sth) feeling doubt about sth; not sure:
They're both uncertain about what to do. * I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him.
OPPCERTAIN
2 likely to change, especially in a negative or unpleasant way:
Our future looks uncertain. * a man of uncertain temper
3 not definite or decided:
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be.
4 not confident
SYNHESITANT:
The baby took its first uncertain steps.
IDIOMS
in no uncertain terms clearly and strongly:
I told him what I thought of him in no uncertain terms.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is uncertain a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, uncertain is tagged as adjective.
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