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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

One of those could be significant chip sales in China but Nvidia’s rival AMD said Tuesday, alongside its earnings call, that shipments are still up in the air.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

And Davis’ status has been up in the air since GM Nico Harrison was fired, but he’s now out because of an hand injury, the latest setback for the former Lakers big man.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Trevor put his hands up in the air, but looked me straight in the eyes.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks