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1 in doubt
(uncertain: The result of the dispute is still in doubt.) usikkert* * *(uncertain: The result of the dispute is still in doubt.) usikkert -
2 doubtful
1) (feeling doubt; uncertain what to think, expect etc: He is doubtful about the future of the school.) tvivle på; uvis2) (able to be doubted; not clear: The outcome is doubtful; a doubtful result.) tvivlsom; uvis3) (uncertain but rather unlikely, unhopeful etc: It is doubtful whether this will work; a doubtful improvement.) usikker; tvivlsom4) (suspicious: He's rather a doubtful character.) tvivlsom* * *1) (feeling doubt; uncertain what to think, expect etc: He is doubtful about the future of the school.) tvivle på; uvis2) (able to be doubted; not clear: The outcome is doubtful; a doubtful result.) tvivlsom; uvis3) (uncertain but rather unlikely, unhopeful etc: It is doubtful whether this will work; a doubtful improvement.) usikker; tvivlsom4) (suspicious: He's rather a doubtful character.) tvivlsom -
3 be on tenterhooks
(to be uncertain and anxious about what is going to happen: He was on tenterhooks about the result of the exam.) på pinebænken* * *(to be uncertain and anxious about what is going to happen: He was on tenterhooks about the result of the exam.) på pinebænken -
4 hazard
['hæzəd] 1. noun((something which causes) a risk of harm or danger: the hazards of mountain-climbing.) fare; risiko2. verb1) (to risk; to be prepared to do (something, the result of which is uncertain): Are you prepared to hazard your life for the success of this mission?) risikere2) (to put forward (a guess etc).) vove•- hazardousness* * *['hæzəd] 1. noun((something which causes) a risk of harm or danger: the hazards of mountain-climbing.) fare; risiko2. verb1) (to risk; to be prepared to do (something, the result of which is uncertain): Are you prepared to hazard your life for the success of this mission?) risikere2) (to put forward (a guess etc).) vove•- hazardousness
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