uncertain — not known or definite; not reliable or certain
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not known or definite; not reliable or certain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/
Korean meaning: 확실하지 않은, 불확실한, 불안정한
Korean pronunciation: 언-서-턴 (강세: 서)
Example Sentences
- I'm uncertain whether my cat loves me or just loves my food.
- The students looked uncertain about the pop quiz announcement.
- His uncertain smile made everyone wonder if he had forgotten his wallet again.
uncertain
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈsɜːrtən//
not known or definite; not reliable or certain
The future felt uncertain after the sudden economic collapse.
Scientists remained uncertain because the experiment produced inconsistent results. (UNCLEAR + CERTAIN = UNCERTAIN → lacking confidence or definite knowledge)
The uncertain team became hesitant and increasingly dependent on outside guidance.
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Origin
14세기에 중세 영어에서 등장한 단어로, 'un-'(부정 접두사)와 'certain'(확실한)이 결합되어 만들어졌습니다. certain은 라틴어 'certus'(결정된, 확실한)에서 유래했습니다.
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📝Examples
“I'm uncertain whether my cat loves me or just loves my food.”
“The students looked uncertain about the pop quiz announcement.”
“His uncertain smile made everyone wonder if he had forgotten his wallet again.”
“The economic situation remains uncertain due to global challenges.”
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