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单词 uncertain
释义

uncertain

UK /ʌnˈsɜː(r)t(ə)n/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    not clearly known or understood

    The origin of the word is uncertain.

    it is uncertain whether/why/how etc:

    It is uncertain how they entered the property.

    remain uncertain:

    Despite recent research, the precise mechanism of the virus remains uncertain.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not known or difficult to know
    1. 1a
      likely to change and become worse

      The economic outlook was beginning to look uncertain.

      uncertain future:

      The industry as a whole faces a very uncertain future.

      Synonyms and related words

      Able to be changed and lasting only a short time
  2. 2
    not feeling sure about what to do, whether something is true etc
    uncertain about/of:

    I left the meeting feeling anxious, and uncertain about what to do next.

    uncertain what/why/how etc:

    Greg was uncertain how to respond to this odd request.

    Synonyms and related words

    Uncertain about something
    1. 2a
      not confident

      Sara seemed more self-assured: no longer young and uncertain, but a confident professional woman.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed

phrases

in no uncertain terms


derived word
uncertainly
Synonyms and related words

Uncertain about something
Synonyms and related words

Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed

uncertain

US /ʌnˈsɜrt(ə)n/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    not clearly known or understood

    The origin of the word is uncertain.

    it is uncertain whether/why/how etc.:

    It is uncertain how they entered the property.

    remain uncertain:

    Despite recent research, the precise mechanism of the virus remains uncertain.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not known or difficult to know
    1. 1a
      likely to change and become worse

      The economic outlook was beginning to look uncertain.

      uncertain future:

      The industry as a whole faces a very uncertain future.

      Synonyms and related words

      Able to be changed and lasting only a short time
  2. 2
    not feeling sure about what to do, whether something is true, etc.
    uncertain about/of:

    I left the meeting feeling anxious, and uncertain about what to do next.

    uncertain what/why/how etc.:

    Greg was uncertain how to respond to this odd request.

    Synonyms and related words

    Uncertain about something
    1. 2a
      not confident

      Sara seemed more self-assured: no longer young and uncertain, but a confident professional woman.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed

phrases

in no uncertain terms


derived word
uncertainly
Synonyms and related words

Uncertain about something
Synonyms and related words

Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed
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