1
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
the stifling heat would occasionally be relieved by an uncertain breeze
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
never uncertain of her political beliefs or judgment, she was a decisive and fearless leader
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Recent Examples of uncertain
The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices - but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain.
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
To render into the world a thing with no material qualities is a trick that requires bravery and luck, and is akin to art, which in the making can be uncertain and uncomfortable but in other moments sublime.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
But, now, the district’s plans remain uncertain.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The future of Adult Swim has never been more uncertain.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
To render into the world a thing with no material qualities is a trick that requires bravery and luck, and is akin to art, which in the making can be uncertain and uncomfortable but in other moments sublime.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
But, now, the district’s plans remain uncertain.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The future of Adult Swim has never been more uncertain.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uncertain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertain
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The volatile crude oil prices causing retail gasoline prices to swing up sharply have had the same effect on the price of jet fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The setback will cost taxpayers nearly $1 million pulled from the county’s Office of Homelessness Solutions budget, a financial burden that officials were at one point unsure the county could afford.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Daghighi is one of the older students in her classes, which initially left her feeling uncomfortable and unsure of herself.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Waiting in this unpredictable climate, however, could risk paying more or potentially even being priced out of the market altogether.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite the company’s claims, many are skeptical.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court in January appeared skeptical of challenges to some of the state-level bans, siding with proponents who argued that transgender girls and women should not play on girls' and women's sports teams out of fairness and safety.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2023
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.—
Jordan Kisner Jack Davison,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2022
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This seemed to color the investigation almost from the beginning, since Epstein’s death was never treated as suspicious.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at that time, including those with home surveillance video, is asked to contact the Northbrook Police Department at 847-564-2060.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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His internet connection was increasingly unstable.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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That’s the notion that an ideal cast member will be just emotionally unstable enough to be good television, without actually being dangerous.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Beyond detention, the shutdown has had inconsistent impacts on DHS oversight more broadly, lawmakers and immigration lawyers said in interviews.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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Instead, prosecutors have pointed to sanctions policy and national security concerns — arguments the defense calls both insufficient and inconsistent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Uncertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertain. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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