German Conversation · Level 112
45 words
German word
ungewiss
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊngəvɪs/
Meaning
- adjectiveuncertain
Example
Die ungewisse Zukunft macht mir Sorgen.
The uncertain future worries me.
More examples
Die Folgen sind ungewiss.
The consequences are uncertain.
Core concept
A road disappears into fog, leaving its direction and destination unresolved.
Common phrases
die ungewisse Zukunft
the uncertain future
in ungewisser Weise
in an uncertain way
ungewisse Aussichten
uncertain prospects
Similar words
unsicher: Unsure about what will happen or where one stands, with some worry.
Definition in German
Nicht mit Sicherheit bekannt oder vorhersehbar, das Ergebnis bleibt offen
Word origin
Ungewiss combines the negative prefix un- with gewiss, "certain," whose Germanic history is related to wissen, "to know."
Usage tips
- Ungewiss commonly describes an unresolved future, outcome, or fact, while unsicher more often describes hesitation, insecurity, or lack of confidence.