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Definitions

up in the air

ADJECTIVE
very uncertain
Synonyms
WEAK
chancy debatable doubtful iffy pending questionable tentative uncertain undecided undetermined unfinished unresolved unsettled
Antonyms
WEAK
certain finished resolved settled

Example Sentences

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But to bet it all, thinking you have the answers when everyone is up in the air, how can you be certain?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Bipartisan legislation drafted last month aims to establish basic consumer protections and a federal regulatory framework, but for now, a lot remains up in the air for companies, regulators and consumers.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Feng Shui Poetry in the Parks has grant funding through 2026’s spring semester, but next school year is still up in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Pretti turns his face away and reaches one open hand up in the air.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

I lifted, slow and steady, until, once more, I was up in the air above my body.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.