Qualities

Synonyms for uncertain

Two senses of uncertain live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineQualities

subject to change

The weather is uncertain.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

unsettled

Same sentence, swapped: The weather is unsettled.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for uncertain as it is used in the sentence above.

unsealed
treacherous
pale

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineThinking and knowing

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

An uncertain smile.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

unsure

Same sentence, swapped: An unsure smile.

Close but different

unsettled
unsealed
certain

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