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# uncertain

adjective

«uncertain» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Uncertain means not sure about something. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#m1)
2. Uncertain means not known or not decided yet. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#m2)
3. Uncertain weather is weather that may change suddenly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#m3)

### In the lessons

In stories, an uncertain character hesitates. In science, results can be uncertain when measurements are not exact. In maths, probability describes uncertain events (likely, unlikely). In everyday life: «The trip is uncertain because of the weather». Phrases: «uncertain about/of», «in no uncertain terms» (very clearly and firmly).

### Examples

- I'm uncertain about which answer is right. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x1)
- The weather is uncertain, so bring a coat. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x2)
- The future of the old cinema is uncertain. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x3)
- She gave an uncertain smile. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x4)
- Whether it will rain tomorrow is uncertain. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x5)
- The teacher told us in no uncertain terms to stop talking. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x6)
- The number of guests is still uncertain. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x7)
- Where the name came from, and what it means is very uncertain. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/#x8)

### Note

Opposite: certain, sure. Noun: uncertainty. Adverb: uncertainly. In probability, an uncertain event has a chance between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain).

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «uncertain» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uncertain/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«uncertain» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/uncertain.html) on Mova free.