ungewiß
uncertain
nicht klar oder sicher; man weiß es noch nicht genau.
The German word "ungewiß" (modern spelling: "ungewiss") is an adjective that means "uncertain" or "unsure". It is composed of the prefix "un-" which signifies negation, and "gewiß" (modern spelling: "gewiss"), which means "certain". "Ungewiss" describes situations, outcomes, or conditions where there is doubt or a lack of certainty.
Similar words in German include "unsicher" (insecure or unsure) and "zweifelhaft" (doubtful). While all these words relate to a lack of sureness, "unsicher" often refers more to a lack of confidence or stability, and "zweifelhaft" connotes skepticism or suspicion regarding the truth or reliability of something. "Ungewiss" specifically captures the general notion of uncertainty about what is not definitively known or predictable.
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Examples
Die Zukunft bleibt ungewiss.adjective
The future remains uncertain.
Unsere Pläne sind noch ungewiss.adjective
Our plans are still uncertain.
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