uncertain
uhn sur tuhn
- a lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
uncertain of his convictions
moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
an uncertain smile
touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers - a not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown
an uncertain future
a manuscript of uncertain origin
plans are still uncertain
changes of great if uncertain consequences
without further evidence his story must remain uncertain - a not established or confirmed
- a not certain to occur; not inevitable
everything is uncertain about the army
the issue is uncertain - s subject to change
the weather is uncertain - s not consistent or dependable
an uncertain recollection of events
a gun with a rather uncertain trigger - s ambiguous (especially in the negative)
she spoke in no uncertain terms
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- The YouTube founders discuss the uncertain future of their new video sharing Web site in May 2005, shortly after it launched.
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