Hyphenation of uncertain

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word uncertain ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of uncertain :

1.
Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
Uncertain of his convictions Unsure of himself and his future Moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps An uncertain smile Touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
2.
Not established beyond doubt
Still undecided or unknown An uncertain future A manuscript of uncertain origin Plans are still uncertain Changes of great if uncertain consequences Without further evidence his story must remain uncertain
3.
Not established or confirmed
His doom is as yet unsealed
4.
Not certain to occur
Not inevitable Everything is uncertain about the army The issue is uncertain
5.
Subject to change
A changeable climate The weather is uncertain Unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other
6.
Not consistent or dependable
An uncertain recollection of events A gun with a rather uncertain trigger
7.
Ambiguous (especially in the negative)
She spoke in no uncertain terms

Synonyms of uncertain :

adj uncertain, incertain, ambivalent, doubtful, dubious, groping, hesitant
adj uncertain, indefinite, up in the air, indeterminate, undetermined
adj unsealed
adj insecure
adj uncertain, chancy, fluky, flukey, iffy, contingent, up in the air, unpredictable
adj changeable, unsettled, variable
adj unsure, insecure, unsafe
adj unreliable
adj ambiguous

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