uncertain
gb/ʌnsˈɚtən/ us/ʌnsˈɚtən/
B1
Angielski
~ 3400
bizonytalan, nem biztos, kérdéses, instabil, ingatag, változékony
B1
1
bizonytalan
B1
nem biztos
A2
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is uncertain about [something]
She was uncertain about which job offer to accept.
Bizonytalan volt abban, hogy melyik állásajánlatot fogadja el.
I’m uncertain whether we will have enough time.
Nem vagyok biztos benne, hogy lesz elég időnk.
The teacher seemed uncertain about the answer.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I am uncertain about my plans.
Bizonytalan vagyok a terveimmel kapcsolatban.
He is uncertain about the test.
Bizonytalan a dolgozattal kapcsolatban.
We are uncertain if it will rain.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'uncertain' with 'indecisive'. 'Uncertain' describes not being sure, while 'indecisive' describes difficulty making decisions.
Znaczenie
Not sure or confident
Kolokacje
uncertain future
|uncertain outcome
|uncertain about the decision
|feel uncertain
|remain uncertain
Synonimy
unsure (Slightly more informal; often used in everyday conversation.)
|
doubtful (Implies stronger skepticism or disbelief.)
Antonimy
confident (Shows certainty and self-assurance, the opposite of being unsure.)
|
sure (Direct opposite, meaning having no doubt.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Not sure about something, or not having a clear answer.
Not feeling sure about something, or not having a definite decision or opinion.
B1
2
bizonytalan
B1
kérdéses
B2
Schemat użycia:
an uncertain [situation/result/outcome]
The outcome of the election is still uncertain.
A választás eredménye még bizonytalan.
Our travel plans are uncertain due to the weather.
Az időjárás miatt még bizonytalanok az utazási terveink.
The future of the project remains uncertain.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The time of the meeting is uncertain.
A megbeszélés időpontja bizonytalan.
The result is still uncertain.
Az eredmény még bizonytalan.
His future is uncertain.
Znaczenie
Not known or definite
Kolokacje
uncertain future
|uncertain times
|uncertain result
|remain uncertain
Synonimy
unknown (Simply means not known; less about doubt and more about lack of information.)
|
undecided (Implies a choice has not yet been made.)
Antonimy
certain (Means definite and known.)
|
definite (Implies fixed and clearly decided.)
Tematy
daily life
|planning
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Not fixed or decided; not clear.
Not clearly established, known, or decided.
B2
3
Schemat użycia:
an uncertain [situation/movement/support]
He walked carefully on the uncertain bridge.
Óvatosan ment át az ingatag hídon.
The political situation is uncertain and could change overnight.
A politikai helyzet ingatag, és egyik napról a másikra megváltozhat.
The climber tested each step on the uncertain path.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The ladder feels uncertain.
A létra ingatagnak tűnik.
The weather is uncertain today.
Ma változékony az idő.
He stood on uncertain ground.
Znaczenie
Not steady or reliable
Kolokacje
uncertain footing
|uncertain weather
|uncertain market
Synonimy
unstable (More technical or formal; indicates risk of collapse or change.)
|
unpredictable (Focuses on the inability to foresee changes.)
Antonimy
stable (Firm, steady, and not changing suddenly.)
|
reliable (Dependable and consistent over time.)
Tematy
safety
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Not safe or steady; can change quickly.
Not stable, predictable, or safe; likely to change suddenly.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
uncertain
IPA
GB/ʌnsˈɚtən/
US/ʌnsˈɚtən/
Sylaby i akcent
un - cer - tain (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cer)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: uncertain
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
Related words
uncertainly
adverb
Wyrażenia
in no uncertain terms
1/ˈɪn nˈoʊ ʌnsˈɚtən tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Very clearly and firmly
Saying something very clearly so there is no doubt about what you mean.
Przykłady
- He refused in no uncertain terms to sign the document.
- They were told in no uncertain terms to leave the building.
leave someone in no uncertain terms
1/lˈiv sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪn nˈoʊ ʌnsˈɚtən tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Make something very clear
To say something in a strong and clear way so there is no doubt.
Przykłady
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was wrong.
- The manager made it clear in no uncertain terms that lateness would not be tolerated.