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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Now TGAA’s future, and Martinez de Vara’s role with the group, appear up in the air.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

At least two choppers are kept up in the air for around 20 hours every day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Whether Tesla will be able to achieve those goals is up in the air.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

It’s more like throwing the game board up in the air to see how it might come down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

One time when he’s up in the air, he catches sight of me lurking behind the hedge.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez