🇬🇧🇨🇳 uncertain - 不确定 : English Lesson

Meaning of "uncertain" ("不确定"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

When you are uncertain, you are not sure what to think or what will happen, like when you have to guess, choose, or decide and you really don’t know which answer is right.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom looked uncertain whether my drawing was a dinosaur or a very upset potato.

When the power went out, we were uncertain whether to panic or throw a glow-stick dance party, so we panicked while dancing.

The hamster looked uncertain about running on its wheel, like it suddenly realized it was doing tiny, pointless marathons.

At the costume party, everyone was uncertain if I was dressed as a superhero or a confused burrito.

My cat seemed uncertain whether to sit on my book, my laptop, or my face, so she tested all three.

A girl stands at a fork by a bright river. She feels uncertain which path to take. The sky is uncertain, with sun and grey clouds. The bridge looks uncertain under her feet. Her friend calls, voice uncertain across the water. She breathes, steps forward, and the small smile shows she is less uncertain now.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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