INCERTAIN

uncertain, unsure, incertain

(adjective) lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; “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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

incertain (comparative more incertain, superlative most incertain)

uncertain

Synonyms

• uncertain

Anagrams

• carnitine, creatinin, natricine

Source: Wiktionary


In*cer"tain, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + certain: cf. F. incertain, L. incertus. See Certain.]

Definition: Uncertain; doubtful; unsteady.

– In*cer"tain*ly, adv. Very questionable and of uncertain truth. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

12 May 2025

UNSEASONED

(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”


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