Words To Describe Uncertainty

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective showing uncertainty or instability; dangerously lacking in security or stability

  • The company's financial situation is quite precarious at the moment.
  • She's in a precarious position with her boss right now.
  • I wouldn't mess with that guy, he's in a really precarious situation.
  • Their relationship was hanging by a precarious thread after the argument.

adjective describing something that cannot be predicted or foreseen

  • The stock market is known for being unpredictable, making it difficult to predict future trends.
  • The weather in this city is so unpredictable, you never know when it's going to rain.
  • Her mood swings are so unpredictable, she's like a rollercoaster.
  • Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get - it's unpredictable.

adjective not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed; indefinite or indistinct in nature or character.

  • The instructions provided were quite vague and left room for interpretation.
  • I don't really understand what he meant, it was all so vague.
  • Her explanation was super vague, I had no clue what she was talking about.
  • The mist enveloped the landscape in a vague haze, obscuring everything in its path.