What is a synonym for "incertain"?

Common synonyms include: uncertain, uncertain, uncertain, unsure.

Incertain

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Not certain, uncertain. obsolete
"...or to be worse then worst Of those, that lawlesse and incertaine thought, Imagine howling, 'tis too horrible."

Adjective

1
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance wordnet

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uncertain uncertain uncertain unsure

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"...or to be worse then worst Of those, that lawlesse and incertaine thought, Imagine howling, 'tis too horrible."

Etymology

From Middle English incertayne, borrowed from Middle French incertain, derived in the 14th c. from certain, after Latin incertus (“uncertain”). By surface analysis, in- + certain.

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