Meaning & use
uncertain
Not known, decided, or definite; lacking confidence or clear information.
See it in a sentence
The outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain at this stage.
She felt uncertain about which university course she should choose.
A note on using this word
Uncertain can describe both external facts, such as 'an uncertain future', and a person's own feelings.
Words with a similar meaning
unsuredoubtful
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
certainsure
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