Uncertain — Defs

01 a. Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful.

1.
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.” — Tillotson.
2.
Irresolute; inconsonant; variable; untrustworthy; as, an uncertain person; an uncertain breeze.
“O woman! in our hours of ease, Uncertain, coy, and hard to please!” — Sir W. Scott.
3.
Questionable; equivocal; indefinite; problematical.
“From certain dangers to uncertain praise.” — Dryden.
4.
Not sure; liable to fall or err; fallible.
“Soon bent his bow, uncertain in his aim.” — Dryden.

“Whistling slings dismissed the uncertain stone.” — Gay.

Syn. See Precarious.

02 v. t. To make uncertain.