Uncertain

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɝtn̩/

Definitions of uncertain

adjective describes a state of being unsure or not definite

Example Sentences

A1 I am uncertain about what time the movie starts.

A2 She felt uncertain about which route to take.

B1 The outcome of the experiment is uncertain at this point.

B2 The stock market is facing uncertain times due to global events.

C1 The future of the company is uncertain following the CEO's resignation.

C2 The political situation in the country is highly uncertain and volatile.

Examples of uncertain in a Sentence

formal The outcome of the experiment remains uncertain due to the varying factors involved.

informal I'm feeling uncertain about which college to choose for my studies.

slang I'm kinda iffy about going to that party, feeling uncertain about the crowd.

figurative Her mind was a whirlwind of uncertain thoughts, making it hard to focus on one thing.

Grammatical Forms of uncertain

• past tense: uncertained
• plural: uncertains
• comparative: more uncertain
• superlative: most uncertain
• present tense: uncertain
• future tense: will be uncertain
• perfect tense: have been uncertain
• continuous tense: is being uncertain
• singular: uncertain
• positive degree: certain
• infinitive: to be uncertain
• gerund: uncertaining
• participle: uncertained

Origin and Evolution of uncertain

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncertain' originated from the Latin word 'incertus', which means not decided or unsure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncertain' has retained its original meaning of not being decided or unsure, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate a lack of clarity or confidence in a situation or outcome.