Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - uncertain
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Uncertain
uncertain
adjective Date: 14th century 1. indefinite, indeterminate the time of departure is ~ 2. not certain to occur ; problematical his success was ~ 3. not reliable ; untrustworthy an ~ ally 4. a. not known beyond doubt ; dubious an ~ claim b. not having certain knowledge ; doubtful remains ~ about her plans c. not clearly identified or defined a fire of ~ origin 5. not constant ; variable, fitful an ~ breeze • ~ly adverb • ~ness noun
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1.
adj. 1 not certainly knowing or known (uncertain what it means; the result is uncertain). 2 unreliable (his aim is uncertain). 3 changeable, erratic (uncertain weather). Phrases and idioms in no uncertain terms clearly and forcefully. Derivatives uncertainly adv. ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
2.
1) колеблющийся 2) недостоверный 3) ненадежный 4) неопределенный 5) неустойчивый - uncertain environment - uncertain estimate - uncertain event - uncertain inference - uncertain quantity ...Англо-русский Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
3.
прил. 1) неопределенный 2) неуверенный 3) ненадежный; сомнительный - the market is uncertain Syn: insecure ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
4.
1. сомнительный, неясный, точно не известный the date of their arrival is uncertain —- дата их прибытия точно не известна 2. неопределенный 3. изменчивый, ненадежный, капризный uncertain weather —- изменчивая погода 4. неуверенный, колеблющийся, нерешительный, сомневающийся I am uncertain of success —- я не уверен в успехе ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
5.
adj. 1) точно не известный; сомнительный; the result is uncertain - результат неясен 2) неуверенный; колеблющийся, находящийся в нерешительности; сомневающийся 3) неопределенный; in no uncertain terms - в недвусмысленных выражениях; a lady of uncertain age - дама неопределенного возраста 4) изменчивый, ненадежный Syn: see doubtful ...Англо-русский словарь
6.
1. If you are uncertain about something, you do not know what you should do, what is going to happen, or what the truth is about something. He was uncertain about his brother’s intentions... They were uncertain of the total value of the transaction... He stopped, uncertain how to put the question tactfully... With some hesitation and an uncertain smile, she held out her hand. = unsure ? certain ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ about/of n, ADJ wh/that • uncertainly He entered the hallway and stood uncertainly. ADV: usu ADV after v 2. If something is uncertain, it is not known or definite. How far the republics can give practical help, however, is uncertain... It’s uncertain whether they will accept the plan... Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future. ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, oft it v-link ADJ wh 3. If you say that someone tells a person something in no uncertain terms, you are emphasizing that they say it strongly and clearly so that there is no doubt about what they mean. She told him in no uncertain terms to go away. PHRASE: PHR after v c darkgreen]emphasis ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ adj 1 not sure or feeling doubt (Lee moved awkwardly and looked uncertain.) + how/what/where etc (She hesitated, uncertain what to do next.) 2 likely to change, often in a way that is bad (My whole future now seemed uncertain.) 3 not definite or decided (Our holiday plans are still uncertain.) 4 in no uncertain terms if you tell someone something in no uncertain terms, you tell them very clearly without trying to be polite (I told Colin in no uncertain terms what I thought of him.) - uncertainly adv - uncertainty n ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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