What does incerto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word incerto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use incerto in Italian.

The word incerto in Italian means undefined, uncertain, uncertain, unsure, hesitant, unsteady, unstable, uncertain, erratic, fickle, unknown, uncertainties, risks, uncertain weather conditions. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word incerto

undefined, uncertain

aggettivo (vago, indefinito)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

L'esito dello scontro era incerto.

The outcome of the battle was uncertain (or: undefined.)

uncertain, unsure

aggettivo (di cui si può dubitare)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

I numeri della strage sono incerti.

The numbers from the massacre are uncertain.

hesitant

aggettivo (persona: indeciso, esitante)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Non sopporto le persone incerte sul loro futuro.

I can't stand people that are hesitant about their future.

unsteady

aggettivo (malfermo, insicuro)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Dopo mesi a letto la sua andatura è molto incerta.

After months in bed, his gait is unsteady.

unstable, uncertain, erratic, fickle

aggettivo (clima: instabile)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Con questo tempo incerto non me la sento di andare in spiaggia.

With this uncertain weather, I don't feel like going to the beach.

unknown

sostantivo maschile (ciò che non è sicuro)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Sei convinto di voler lasciare la tua vita stabile per l'incerto?

Are you sure you want to leave your stable life for the unknown?

uncertainties, risks

sostantivo plurale maschile (imprevisti)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

Rassegnati, sono gli incerti del tuo mestiere.

Accept it, these are the uncertainties of your job.

uncertain weather conditions

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