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
- an uncertain [future, outlook, prospect]
- the [future] remains uncertain
- [in, during] these uncertain times
- are [facing, expecting] uncertain times
- are uncertain whether (or not)...
- it is still uncertain whether (or not)...
- is uncertain about [who, where, how, what]
- are uncertain as to [who]
- were uncertain how to proceed
- is uncertain of her [whereabouts, fate]
- still uncertain how [long, many, much]
- he told them in no uncertain terms (that)
'uncertain' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):