Uncertain
Example: The outcome remains uncertain under current conditions
Definition
"Uncertain" describes a state of being not clearly known, decided, or established. It often refers to situations, outcomes, or conditions that lack definite information or reliability, making it difficult to predict or be confident about what will happen next.
Etymology
The word "uncertain" comes from the Old French 'uncertain,' which itself derives from the Latin 'incertus,' meaning 'not fixed' or 'unsure.' The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' combined with 'certain,' indicating a lack of certainty. Did you know that the word has maintained this core meaning of doubt and unpredictability for centuries?
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"Uncertain" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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