uncertain

Example Sentences

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The twins no longer talk to each other, said Allan, and what happens next is uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“The Iranians were confused and uncertain of what was happening,” the official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite the move to reinstate the vice-president position, the future of Cameroon beyond Biya remains uncertain.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Finding a well-paid job is important, but so is a sense of job security at an uncertain time for the economy, according to labor-market experts and a growing number of surveys.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The doors slammed shut and we were off into the night, the destination still uncertain.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson