Incierta (en. Uncertain)

/inˈθjɛrta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That lacks certainty or security.
The political situation is uncertain and difficult to predict.
La situación política es incierta y difícil de prever.
That presents doubts or hesitations.
Their response was uncertain, which made me doubt their sincerity.
Su respuesta fue incierta, lo que me hizo dudar de su sinceridad.
That depends on circumstances or decisions that have not been made.
Their professional future is uncertain due to a lack of opportunities.
Su futuro profesional es incierto debido a la falta de oportunidades.

Etymology

From Latin 'incertus', which means 'not sure, doubtful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

uncertain situation
A condition that cannot be clearly anticipated.
situación incierta
it is uncertain
Indicates that something lacks certainty or security.
es incierto
to be in uncertainty
To live in a state of doubt or ambiguity.
andar en la incertidumbre

Related Words

uncertainty
State of having no certainty.
incertidumbre
certainty
State of having a firm conviction.
certidumbre
doubt
Uncertainty about the truth of something.
duda

Slang Meanings

A state of not knowing what to do.
I am in an uncertain state about whether to accept the job or not.
Estoy en una incierta sobre si aceptar el trabajo o no.
To feel lost in a situation.
Since the relationship ended, I feel uncertain about my path.
Desde que se rompió la relación, me siento incierta sobre mi camino.