uncertain · adjective /ʌnˈsɜː.tən/
Word family
Nouns: certainty, uncertainty
Adjectives: certain, uncertain
Adverbs: certainly, uncertainly
uncertain (NOT SURE)
B2 not sure or not able to decide about something
Dictionary examples:
She's uncertain whether to go to New Zealand or not.
Bridie was uncertain about meeting him.
Learner example:
[There are] things that I am uncertain about, and [that I would] be grateful if you c[ould] explain. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)
uncertain (NOT KNOWN)
B2 not known or fixed, or not completely certain
Dictionary examples:
New arrivals face an uncertain future.
The political outlook is still uncertain.
Learner example:
Please do not bother posting them since we do not have a zip code where I live, and they might get lost with our uncertain Post Service. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)
in no uncertain terms
C2 in a direct and often angry way
Dictionary example:
I told him to go away in no uncertain terms.
Learner example:
Intellectuals are used to saying in no uncertain terms that money represents the bad side of the sport. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)
