nounnounadjective
l’incertain
uncertain
Qui n’est pas sûr, dont on ne connaît pas le résultat ou la décision.
Definition & meaning
The adjective incertain describes a state of doubt, lack of clarity, or a lack of definite knowledge regarding something. It can be used in several contexts:
- Lack of sureness (people): When a person is not convinced or is hesitant about a decision, a fact, or the future.
- Lack of predictability (situations or events): When the outcome of a situation is not guaranteed, or when facts are not clearly established or fixed.
- Imprecise or vague: When something is not clearly defined or lacks a distinct form.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The feminine form is incertaine, and the plural forms are incertains (masculine) and incertaines (feminine).
- Word origin: The word comes from the Latin incertus, which is formed by the negative prefix in- added to certus (meaning "fixed," "determined," or "sure").
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Douteux incertain (doubtful)
- Indécis incertain (undecided)
- Aléatoire incertain (random or unpredictable)
- Vague incertain (vague)
- Flou incertain (blurry/unclear)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Parfois, l'avenir semble incertain malgré tous les efforts.adjective
Sometimes, the future seems uncertain despite all efforts.
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