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| ambiguous |
unclear; uncertain; obscure. [1/2 definitions] |
| at loose ends |
in an unsettled, uncertain, or confused state. [1/2 definitions] |
| borderland |
an uncertain, indeterminate space or condition. [1/2 definitions] |
| chancy |
uncertain in outcome; risky. |
| crisis |
an unstable or uncertain situation that has potential to bring about dramatic, possibly destructive, changes. [1/2 definitions] |
| doubt |
to be uncertain about or believe unlikely. [1/6 definitions] |
| doubtful |
of uncertain result. [2/4 definitions] |
| equivocal |
of unknown or uncertain significance or classification. [1/3 definitions] |
| firebreak |
in military strategy, the uncertain transitional period or situation between the use of conventional and the use of nuclear weapons. [1/2 definitions] |
| fluky |
uncertain or shifting, as the wind. [1/2 definitions] |
| fog |
to cause to be uncertain or unclear; obscure. [1/8 definitions] |
| gamble |
a risky undertaking; something of uncertain outcome. [1/6 definitions] |
| halt2 |
to be uncertain or indecisive; waver. [1/3 definitions] |
| hang in the balance |
to be very uncertain. |
| helpless |
very uncertain or confused. [1/3 definitions] |
| hesitant |
uncertain or in doubt; hesitating. |
| hover |
to be in an undecided or uncertain position. [1/4 definitions] |
| incalculable |
not predictable; uncertain. [1/2 definitions] |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. [1/3 definitions] |
| in the dark |
ignorant or uncertain. |
| irresolute |
uncertain or wavering. |
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