Uncertain /(ŭn*sẽr"tĭn)/
Un·cer·tain
Uncertain
a.
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Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.
Man, without the protection of a superior Being, . . . is uncertain of everything that he hopes for.
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Irresolute; inconsonant; variable; untrustworthy; as, an uncertain person; an uncertain breeze.
O woman! in our hours of ease, Uncertain, coy, and hard to please!
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Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical.
From certain dangers to uncertain praise.
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Not sure; liable to fall or err; fallible.
Soon bent his bow, uncertain in his aim.
Whistling slings dismissed the uncertain stone.
Uncertain
v. t.
- To make uncertain. [Obs.]