Meaning
uncertain, doubtful, dubious, undecided
- hesitant, insecure, unsteady, shaky
- indefinite, uncertain
In a sentence
Sono ancora incerto sulla scelta dell'università.
I'm still unsure about choosing a university.
Perché sei così incerto quando parli con lei?
Why are you so hesitant when you talk to her?
Il tempo è incerto, non usciamo oggi.
The weather is uncertain, we're not going out today.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incerto | masculine · singular |
| incerta | feminine · singular |
| incerti | masculine · plural |
| incerte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use incerto for doubt or instability; insicuro usually describes a person's lack of confidence more directly.
- Before a noun, incerto often means "unclear" or "unreliable": un risultato incerto, un futuro incerto.
- With essere, agreement is regular: sono incerto/incerta, siamo incerti/incerte.