uncertain

• Qui n'est pas sûr ou certain ; qui manque de confiance ou de décision. Se dit aussi de ce qui est ambigu, indéterminé ou mal défini.

Describes a state of being not completely sure or confident about something; lacking definite knowledge or decision.

1. Not known or decidedB1formal

   Not able to be relied on; not known or definite.

   Incertain, non déterminé

   • The outcome of the election remains uncertain.
   • The date of the event is still uncertain.
   • His future plans are uncertain at this point.

   Synonymesambiguousdoubtfulindefinitependingunclearundecidedundeterminedunknown

   Antonymescertaindecideddefinitedeterminedfixedknownsettledsure

2. Not confident or sureB1formal

   Feeling doubt or lacking confidence about something.

   incertain

   • She was uncertain about which path to choose.
   • He felt uncertain of his ability to complete the task.
   • The student was uncertain about the answer to the question.

   Synonymesdoubtfuldubiousinsecureirresolutetornunconvincedunsurevacillatingwavering

   Antonymesassuredcertainconfidentconvinceddefinitepositivesure