Certeza e Dúvida - Uncertainty

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à incerteza, como "não convencido", "instável" e "reputado".

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reputed

[adjetivo]

generally perceived to exist or be the case despite being uncertain

reputado, suposto

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reputedly

[advérbio]

used to say that something is true according to what people say, although it is uncertain

supostamente, alegadamente

Ex: She is reputedly the most skilled violinist in the orchestra .Ela é **supostamente** a violinista mais habilidosa da orquestra.

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to shake

[verbo]

to make something, particularly a belief or idea, less certain

abalroar, sacudir

Ex: The shocking revelation about the leader 's actions started to shake the loyalty of his followers .A revelação chocante sobre as ações do líder começou a **abalr** a lealdade de seus seguidores.

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shaky

[adjetivo]

uncertain about the exact details of something

incerto, hesitante

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should

[verbo]

used to indicate a degree of expectation regarding something that is likely to happen

deveria, deverias

Ex: We should see improvements in sales after implementing the new marketing strategy .

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somehow

[advérbio]

in a way or by some method that is not known or certain

de alguma forma, de algum modo

Ex: Despite the obstacles , they somehow made it to the top of the mountain .Apesar dos obstáculos, eles **de alguma forma** chegaram ao topo da montanha.

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someway

[advérbio]

in some obscure manner or by some unspecified means that one does not know or understand thoroughly

de alguma maneira, de um jeito ou de outro

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supposedly

[advérbio]

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

supostamente, alegadamente

Ex: He supposedly has insider information , but we should verify the facts before making any decisions .**Supostamente** ele tem informações privilegiadas, mas devemos verificar os fatos antes de tomar qualquer decisão.

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tentative

[adjetivo]

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

provisório, tentativo

Ex: The company made a tentative offer to the candidate , pending reference checks .A empresa fez uma oferta **provisória** ao candidato, pendente de verificações de referência.

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tentatively

[advérbio]

in a way that is not certain or definite and might be changed later

provisoriamente, com reservas

Ex: She tentatively started the project , unsure of its feasibility .Ela **tentativamente** começou o projeto, incerta sobre sua viabilidade.

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the jury is (still) out

[Sentença]

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

Ex: The jury is out on whether the proposed policy changes will lead to economic growth or further exacerbate income inequality.

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there is many a slip twixt cup and lip

[Sentença]

used to imply that even when something seems certain or likely to happen, there are many opportunities for it to go wrong or for unexpected events to intervene before it is actually achieved

Ex: The team was on the verge of winning the championship , but as they saythere is many a slip twixt cup and lip, and they ultimately lost the game due to a last-minute mistake .

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there is no question of

[Sentença]

used to convey that something cannot happen under any given circumstances

Ex: There is no question of the team's dedication; they have worked tirelessly on this project.

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uncertain

[adjetivo]

not definitively known or decided

incerto, indeciso

Ex: The date of the event is uncertain due to potential scheduling conflicts .A data do evento é **incerta** devido a possíveis conflitos de agendamento.

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uncertainty

[substantivo]

something about which one cannot be certain

incerteza, dúvida

Ex: The company 's future is filled with uncertainty after the sudden resignation of its CEO .O futuro da empresa está cheio de **incerteza** após a repentina renúncia de seu CEO.

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unclear

[adjetivo]

not exactly known or expressed, often leading to confusion or ambiguity

incerto, confuso

Ex: His intentions were unclear, making it hard to trust his actions completely .Suas intenções eram **pouco claras**, tornando difícil confiar completamente em suas ações.

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unconvinced

[adjetivo]

having doubts about the validity or credibility of something

não convencido, cético

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unlikely

[adjetivo]

having a low chance of happening or being true

improvável, pouco provável

Ex: It 's unlikely that they will finish the project on time given the current progress .É **improvável** que eles terminem o projeto no tempo, dado o progresso atual.

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unsure

[adjetivo]

having doubts about or no confidence in someone or something

inseguro, incerto

Ex: She looked unsure when asked to give a speech .Ela parecia **insegura** quando foi convidada a fazer um discurso.

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to weaken

[verbo]

to become less resolved or determined

enfraquecer, vacilar

Ex: Despite his initial determination to finish the marathon , his resolve weakened as fatigue set in .Apesar de sua determinação inicial em terminar a maratona, sua **determinação** enfraqueceu à medida que o cansaço se instalava.

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would

[verbo]

used to express an opinion about which one is not certain

teria, seria

Ex: He would hope that his hard work will pay off in the end .

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you can never tell

[Sentença]

used to say that one can never be sure of something