up in the air

ADJECTIVE

very uncertain

Synonyms

WEAK

chancy debatable doubtful iffy pending questionable tentative uncertain undecided undetermined unfinished unresolved unsettled

Antonyms

WEAK

certain finished resolved settled

Example Sentences

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Whether he will attend any more games is up in the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Now TGAA’s future, and Martinez de Vara’s role with the group, appear up in the air.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

“Hands up in the air, yelling,” head track coach Christian Dearborn recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

So the first quarter might be all right, but beyond that everything is up in the air.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

She could stick her hand up in the air and feel where the cold was pulling her forward.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu