Expressions Of Uncertainty

noun a person or thing that relies on something else

verb to rely or be contingent on something

• The success of the project will depend on the timely delivery of the materials.
• Whether we go to the beach tomorrow will depend on the weather forecast.
• I'll come to the party tonight, but it depends on how I feel after work.
• The outcome of the negotiation will depend on how flexible both parties are willing to be.

noun a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

• She couldn't ignore her misgiving about the new business proposal.
• I have a misgiving about going to that party tonight.
• I got a bad feeling, a real misgiving, about this plan.
• His misgiving was like a dark cloud hanging over his head, casting doubt on everything.

adverb in a hesitant or unwilling way

• She reluctantly agreed to attend the meeting despite her busy schedule.
• He reluctantly admitted that he was wrong after much persuasion.
• I reluctantly dragged myself out of bed this morning.
• The old man reluctantly let go of his past and embraced the present.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The implications of this discovery could be significant if proven to be true.
• This news could be a game-changer, big if true.
• If this rumor is legit, it's a big if true.
• The idea of time travel is a mind-blowing concept, a big if true.

noun IDK is an acronym commonly used in informal communication to mean 'I don't know'. It is a noun in this context as it refers to a state of not having knowledge or information.

pronoun In some cases, 'IDK' can be used as a pronoun to replace a subject or object in a sentence, although this usage is less common.

interjection IDK can also function as an interjection, expressing uncertainty or lack of knowledge in a casual or informal manner.

• I am not sure about the answer to that question, IDK.
• IDK what time the party starts, sorry.
• IDK where my phone is, I think I lost it.
• When it comes to relationships, sometimes it's like playing a game of IDK.