uncertain future

This page is about the collocation uncertain future

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

a future that's likely to be worse than the present

For example

  • Manufacturers are facing a very uncertain future in Europe.

  • If we'd done more to solve the problem, our future wouldn't be looking so uncertain.

Quick Quiz

If you're facing an uncertain future, your situation will

a. probably get worse

b. definitely get better

c. probably not change
a) probably get worse b) definitely get better c) probably not change

Contributor: Matt Errey