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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2
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
And North Carolina’s seat may be hurled into uncertain territories because the incumbent is not the rubber stamp the White House wants.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2025
After a nearly daylong power outage that disrupted life for millions across Spain and Portugal, authorities in both countries remain uncertain about the cause.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The evolution of fashion—from offering comfort and security in 2020 during the uncertain early days of the pandemic to becoming an expression of joy and freedom in 2022 as consumers emerged from lockdown—perfectly illustrates how trends capture the zeitgeist.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
Trump, however, has seemingly changed his tune on the economy in recent days, suggesting Americans should buy less and might pay more amid the uncertain economic landscape.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 6 May 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2025
After a nearly daylong power outage that disrupted life for millions across Spain and Portugal, authorities in both countries remain uncertain about the cause.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The evolution of fashion—from offering comfort and security in 2020 during the uncertain early days of the pandemic to becoming an expression of joy and freedom in 2022 as consumers emerged from lockdown—perfectly illustrates how trends capture the zeitgeist.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
Trump, however, has seemingly changed his tune on the economy in recent days, suggesting Americans should buy less and might pay more amid the uncertain economic landscape.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertain
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Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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President Donald Trump's upcoming Middle East visit will likely focus on reinforcing regional security and strengthening alliances, further heightening the stakes in an already volatile environment.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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According to Priestley, many young people reach adulthood unsure about how money functions, how relationships grow and how systems interact.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Officials are unsure of where exactly Cosmos 482 will land.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Some British places are utterly unpredictable to pronounce.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Comments Kids’ taste in entertainment tends to be unpredictable.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Be skeptical of anyone talking about AI in generalities versus their specific expertise.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Since no one on the team had ever excavated a chariot tire before, the archaeologists were initially skeptical.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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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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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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Joshua later discovered that the police received a tip about a suspicious vehicle earlier that day.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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Aurora police received reports at about 3 p.m. Monday of a suspicious person trespassing at The Parking Spot in the 19900 block of East 56th Avenue, trying to break into vehicles and refusing to leave, according to a news release from the police department.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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If parts would collapse in real life, the system identifies the first unstable brick and backtracks, removing it and all subsequent bricks before trying a different approach.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The team calculated that a magnetar's giant flare could create the right conditions for r-process elements to form, producing highly unstable radioactive nuclei that decay into stable heavy elements such as gold.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
7 May 2025
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Oilers’ power play comes up short The power play has been the Oilers’ bread and butter for so long, but it’s been inconsistent in the playoffs and downright nonexistent on the road.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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SoftBank’s investment division can be inconsistent, as it is driven by changes in public and private financial markets.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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“Uncertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertain. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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