INCERTAIN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does incertain mean? 

• INCERTAIN (adjective)
  The adjective INCERTAIN has 1 sense:

1. lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

  Familiarity information: INCERTAIN used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• INCERTAIN (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

Synonyms:

incertain; uncertain; unsure

Context example:

touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers

Similar:

ambivalent (uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow)

doubtful; dubious (fraught with uncertainty or doubt)

groping (acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence)

Attribute:

certainty (the state of being certain)

assurance; authority; confidence; self-assurance; self-confidence; sureness (freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities)