Certainty and Doubt - Uncertainty

Here you will learn some English words related to uncertainty such as "unconvinced", "shaky", and "reputed".

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Certainty and Doubt
reputed [adjective]

considered to be a certain way, though not necessarily confirmed

Ex:
reputedly [adverb]

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

Ex: The artist is reputedly inspired by the landscapes of his homeland .
to shake [verb]

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

Ex: The unexpected turn of events started to shake the team 's belief in their strategy .
shaky [adjective]

uncertain about the exact details of something

Ex: The agreement rests on shaky legal ground and could collapse .
should [verb]

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

Ex: The company should announce their decision by tomorrow .
somehow [adverb]

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

Ex: The team was behind , but they somehow won the game .
someway [adverb]

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

supposedly [adverb]

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

Ex: The new restaurant is supposedly the best in town , according to online reviews .
tentative [adjective]

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

Ex: His acceptance of the job offer was tentative , as he wanted to discuss the salary before finalizing anything .
tentatively [adverb]

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

Ex: He tentatively suggested a new approach , awaiting feedback from the team .

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

Ex:

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 say , there is many a slip twixt cup and lip , and they ultimately lost the game due to a last-minute mistake .
uncertain [adjective]

not definitively known or decided

Ex: The weather forecast for tomorrow is uncertain , with a chance of rain or sunshine .

a condition or situation that is unsettled, dependent on chance, or unpredictable, often causing doubt

Ex: Political uncertainties affected international trade .
unclear [adjective]

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

Ex: Their future plans remain unclear as they are still weighing their options .
unconvinced [adjective]

having doubts about the validity or credibility of something

unlikely [adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: Winning the lottery is unlikely , given the astronomical odds against it .
unsure [adjective]

having doubts about or no confidence in someone or something

Ex: They were unsure where to go on vacation .

to become less resolved or determined

Ex: As the weeks passed without progress , their determination to find a solution gradually weakened .
would [verb]

used to express an opinion about which one is not certain

Ex: They would likely support the initiative if it aligns with their values .

used to say that one can never be sure of something

Ex: Weather forecasts are often accurate , but sometimes , you can never tell when a sudden storm might appear .