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Search phrase: uncertain

Plays

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PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iii.18Uncertain life and sure death.Vncertaine life, and sure death.
CoriolanusCor V.iii.141The end of war's uncertain; but this certain,The end of Warres vncertaine: but this certaine,
CoriolanusCor V.vi.17The people will remain uncertain whilstThe People will remaine vncertaine, whil'st
CymbelineCym III.iii.64.2Uncertain favour!Vncertaine fauour.
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.i.61Uncertain of the issue any way.Vncertaine of the issue any way.
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iii.13have named uncertain, the time itself unsorted, and yourhaue named vncertaine, the Time it selfe vnsorted, and your
Richard IIIR3 IV.ii.62Uncertain way of gain! But I am inVncertaine way of gaine. But I am in
Timon of AthensTim V.i.200In life's uncertain voyage, I will some kindness do them – In lifes vncertaine voyage, I will some kindnes do them,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG I.iii.85The uncertain glory of an April day,The vncertaine glory of an Aprill day,
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.441By this discovery lost. Be not uncertain,By this discouerie lost.) Be not vncertaine,

Poems

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SonnetsSonn.147.4 Th' uncertain sickly appetite to please. Th'vncertaine sicklie appetite to please:

Glossary

 11 result(s).
doubtfulworrisome, disquieting; or: of uncertain outcome
hoveringwavering, hesitating, uncertain
incertainuncertain, doubtful, dubious
incertainuncertain, needing guidance, in a doubtful state
jealousdoubtful, uncertain, apprehensive
nicecritical, delicate, uncertain
queasyuncertain, hazardous; or: delicate, ticklish
resemblancelikelihood, probability, uncertain prospect
scamel[uncertain meaning] type of bird or fish
slipperyfickle, treacherous, uncertain
unsuredinsecure, uncertain, doubtful

Thesaurus

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outcome, uncertaindoubtful
prospect uncertainresemblance
uncertainincertain
uncertainincertain
uncertainunsured
uncertainnice
uncertainqueasy
uncertainslippery
uncertainhovering
uncertainjealous
uncertain outcomedoubtful
uncertain prospectresemblance

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Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
UNCERTAINBASICsee CERTAIN

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