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1 uncertain
1) ((of a person) not sure; not definitely knowing: I'm uncertain of my future plans; The government is uncertain what is the best thing to do.) usikker2) (not definitely known or settled: My plans are still uncertain; The uncertain weather delayed our departure.) usikker•* * *1) ((of a person) not sure; not definitely knowing: I'm uncertain of my future plans; The government is uncertain what is the best thing to do.) usikker2) (not definitely known or settled: My plans are still uncertain; The uncertain weather delayed our departure.) usikker• -
2 uncertain
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3 in doubt
(uncertain: The result of the dispute is still in doubt.) usikkert* * *(uncertain: The result of the dispute is still in doubt.) usikkert -
4 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 -
5 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 -
6 chancy
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7 dicey
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8 doubt
1. verb1) (to feel uncertain about, but inclined not to believe: I doubt if he'll come now; He might have a screwdriver, but I doubt it.) tvivle på2) (not to be sure of the reliability of: Sometimes I doubt your intelligence!) tvivle på2. noun(a feeling of not being sure and sometimes of being suspicious: There is some doubt as to what happened; I have doubts about that place.) tvivl- doubtful- doubtfully
- doubtfulness
- doubtless
- beyond doubt
- in doubt
- no doubt* * *1. verb1) (to feel uncertain about, but inclined not to believe: I doubt if he'll come now; He might have a screwdriver, but I doubt it.) tvivle på2) (not to be sure of the reliability of: Sometimes I doubt your intelligence!) tvivle på2. noun(a feeling of not being sure and sometimes of being suspicious: There is some doubt as to what happened; I have doubts about that place.) tvivl- doubtful- doubtfully
- doubtfulness
- doubtless
- beyond doubt
- in doubt
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9 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 -
10 identity
(who or what a person is: The police are still uncertain of the murderer's identity.) identitet* * *(who or what a person is: The police are still uncertain of the murderer's identity.) identitet -
11 in the balance
(in an undecided or uncertain state: Her fate is (hanging) in the balance.) være uvis* * *(in an undecided or uncertain state: Her fate is (hanging) in the balance.) være uvis -
12 indefinite
[in'definit]1) (not fixed or exact; without clearly marked outlines or limits: She invited her mother to stay for an indefinite length of time.) ubestemt; ubegrænset2) (vague; uncertain: His plans are indefinite at the moment.) ikke nærmere bestemt•- indefinitely
- indefinite article* * *[in'definit]1) (not fixed or exact; without clearly marked outlines or limits: She invited her mother to stay for an indefinite length of time.) ubestemt; ubegrænset2) (vague; uncertain: His plans are indefinite at the moment.) ikke nærmere bestemt•- indefinitely
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13 lose one's bearings
(to become uncertain of one's position: He's confused me so much that I've lost my bearings completely.) miste orienteringen* * *(to become uncertain of one's position: He's confused me so much that I've lost my bearings completely.) miste orienteringen -
14 notion
['nəuʃən]1) (understanding: I've no notion what he's talking about.) begreb2) (an uncertain belief; an idea: He has some very odd notions.) idé3) (a desire for something or to do something: He had a sudden notion to visit his aunt.) lyst* * *['nəuʃən]1) (understanding: I've no notion what he's talking about.) begreb2) (an uncertain belief; an idea: He has some very odd notions.) idé3) (a desire for something or to do something: He had a sudden notion to visit his aunt.) lyst -
15 or something
(used when the speaker is uncertain or being vague: Her name is Mary or Margaret or something.) eller noget i den retning* * *(used when the speaker is uncertain or being vague: Her name is Mary or Margaret or something.) eller noget i den retning -
16 questionable
1) (doubtful; uncertain.) tvivlsom2) (probably not true, honest, respectable: questionable behaviour.) tvivlsom* * *1) (doubtful; uncertain.) tvivlsom2) (probably not true, honest, respectable: questionable behaviour.) tvivlsom -
17 sidle
(to go or move in a manner intended not to attract attention or as if one is shy or uncertain: He sidled out of the room.) snige sig* * *(to go or move in a manner intended not to attract attention or as if one is shy or uncertain: He sidled out of the room.) snige sig -
18 tentative
['tentətiv]1) (not final or complete; not definite: We have made a tentative arrangement.) foreløbig; tentativ2) (uncertain or hesitating: a tentative movement.) usikker•- tentativeness* * *['tentətiv]1) (not final or complete; not definite: We have made a tentative arrangement.) foreløbig; tentativ2) (uncertain or hesitating: a tentative movement.) usikker•- tentativeness -
19 waver
['weivə](to be unsteady or uncertain: He wavered between accepting and refusing.) vakle* * *['weivə](to be unsteady or uncertain: He wavered between accepting and refusing.) vakle
См. также в других словарях:
Uncertain — Un*cer tain, a. [Pref. un + certain. Cf. {Incertain}.] 1. Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Man, without the protection of a superior Being, . . . is uncertain of everything that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Uncertain — EP de The Cranberries Publicación 28 de octubre de 1991 Grabación Grabado en los Xeric Studios, Limerick, Irlanda Género(s) Pop Rock Duración 14:16 … Wikipedia Español
Uncertain — EP The Cranberr … Википедия
Uncertain EP — альбом The Cranberries Дата выпуска 28 октября 1991 Жанры Рок Длительность 14:14 Лейблы Xeric Records … Википедия
Uncertain — Un*cer tain, v. t. [1st pref. un + certain; or fr. uncertain, a.] To make uncertain. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Uncertain — may refer to:* Uncertain, Texas, a town in the United States * Uncertain, an album of The Cranberries See also * uncertainty … Wikipedia
Uncertain EP — a été le premier EP du groupe irlandais The Cranberries datant de 1991. Il a été réalisé par Xeric Records sur CD et les vinyles de 12 . Près de 5000 copies d Uncertain ont été produites. Toutes les paroles sont écrites par Dolores O Riordan, les … Wikipédia en Français
uncertain — I (ambiguous) adjective amphibolic, cryptic, enigmatical, inconclusive, indeterminate, indistinct, mistakable, mysterious, mystifying, nebulous, not certain, not clear, not plain, obscure, occult, open to various interpretations, perplexing,… … Law dictionary
Uncertain — Uncertain, TX U.S. city in Texas Population (2000): 150 Housing Units (2000): 137 Land area (2000): 0.509950 sq. miles (1.320765 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.001216 sq. miles (0.003150 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.511166 sq. miles (1.323915 sq.… … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
Uncertain, TX — U.S. city in Texas Population (2000): 150 Housing Units (2000): 137 Land area (2000): 0.509950 sq. miles (1.320765 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.001216 sq. miles (0.003150 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.511166 sq. miles (1.323915 sq. km) FIPS code:… … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
uncertain — ► ADJECTIVE 1) not known, reliable, or definite. 2) not completely confident or sure. ● in no uncertain terms Cf. ↑in no uncertain terms DERIVATIVES uncertainly adverb … English terms dictionary
