Incierto (en. Uncertain)

/inˈθjeɾto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That is doubtful or unclear.

Example sentence: The future of the company is uncertain.

El futuro de la empresa es incierto.

Definition: That does not have a defined outcome.

Example sentence: The results of the election are uncertain.

Los resultados de la elección son inciertos.

Definition: That cannot be accurately predicted.

Example sentence: His intentions are uncertain.

Sus intenciones son inciertas.

Etymology/origin: From Latin 'incertus', meaning 'not sure'.

Phrase: an uncertain path

Meaning: a path where it is unknown what will happen

un camino incierto

Phrase: an uncertain future

Meaning: a future with many doubts or possibilities

un futuro incierto

Phrase: an uncertain answer

Meaning: an answer that is not clear or definitive

una respuesta incierta

Related word: certainty

Description: State of being sure or convinced of something.

certidumbre

Related word: security

Description: Condition of being free from danger or doubt.

seguridad

Related word: doubt

Description: Lack of certainty about something.

duda

Slang meaning: In the context of risky decisions.

Example: Making an uncertain decision can lead you to problems.

Tomar una decisión incierta puede llevarte a problemas.

Slang meaning: Used in contexts of personal relationships.

Example: His love is uncertain; I don't know if he really likes her!

Su amor es incierto, ¡no sé si realmente le gusta!