Definition of uncertain

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• uncertain is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• uncertain is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• uncertain is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of uncertain

• not established or confirmed (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. unsealed
• subject to change (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the weather is uncertain

  Synonyms

  1. changeable
  2. unsettled
• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance (adjective)

  Examples

  1. uncertain of his convictions
  2. moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
  3. an uncertain smile
  4. touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers

  Synonyms

  1. incertain
  2. unsure
• ambiguous (especially in the negative) (adjective)

  Examples

  1. she spoke in no uncertain terms
• not certain to occur; not inevitable (adjective)

  Examples

  1. everything is uncertain about the army
  2. the issue is uncertain
• not consistent or dependable (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an uncertain recollection of events
  2. a gun with a rather uncertain trigger
• not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an uncertain future
  2. a manuscript of uncertain origin
  3. plans are still uncertain
  4. changes of great if uncertain consequences
  5. without further evidence his story must remain uncertain

See definition of uncertain in Merriam Webster