uncertain

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
  2. adjective not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
  3. adjective not established or confirmed

Etymology

From Middle English uncerteyn. By surface analysis, un- + certain.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unsure, incertain

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