incertain
in·cer·tain
adjective
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”
Origin
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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