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Certainty and Doubt - Uncertainty

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

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reputed
[Adjective]

generally perceived to exist or be the case despite being uncertain

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reputedly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She is reputedly the most skilled violinist in the orchestra .
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to shake
[Verb]

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

Ex: The shocking revelation about the leader 's actions started to shake the loyalty of his followers .
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shaky
[Adjective]

uncertain about the exact details of something

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

Ex: We should see improvements in sales after implementing the new marketing strategy .
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somehow
[Adverb]

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

Ex: Despite the obstacles , they somehow made it to the top of the mountain .
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someway
[Adverb]

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

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supposedly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He supposedly has insider information , but we should verify the facts before making any decisions .
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tentative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company made a tentative offer to the candidate , pending reference checks .
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tentatively
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in a way that is not certain or definite and might be changed later

Ex: She tentatively started the project , unsure of its feasibility .
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‌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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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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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
[Adjective]

not definitively known or decided

Ex: The date of the event is uncertain due to potential scheduling conflicts .
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something about which one cannot be certain

Ex: The company 's future is filled with uncertainty after the sudden resignation of its CEO .
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unclear
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His intentions were unclear, making it hard to trust his actions completely .
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unconvinced
[Adjective]

having doubts about the validity or credibility of something

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unlikely
[Adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: It 's unlikely that they will finish the project on time given the current progress .
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unsure
[Adjective]

having doubts about or no confidence in someone or something

Ex: She looked unsure when asked to give a speech .
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to weaken
[Verb]

to become less resolved or determined

Ex: Despite his initial determination to finish the marathon , his resolve weakened as fatigue set in .
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would
[Verb]

used to express an opinion about which one is not certain

Ex: He would hope that his hard work will pay off in the end .
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used to say that one can never be sure of something

Ex: When it comes to investmentsone can never tell for sure how the market will perform in the long run .
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