uncertain

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ʌnˈsɜːrtən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ʌnˈsɝtən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(un sûrtn)

Collocations for "uncertain"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "uncertain" in context.

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uncertain

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. an uncertain [future, outlook, prospect]
  2. the [future] remains uncertain
  3. [in, during] these uncertain times
  4. are [facing, expecting] uncertain times
  5. are uncertain whether (or not)...
  6. it is still uncertain whether (or not)...
  7. is uncertain about [who, where, how, what]
  8. are uncertain as to [who]
  9. were uncertain how to proceed
  10. is uncertain of her [whereabouts, fate]
  11. still uncertain how [long, many, much]
  12. he told them in no uncertain terms (that)
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