das Ungewisse
Translation
the unknown, the uncertain
Examples
Er tappt im Ungewissen.
He is groping in the dark.
Sie hat Angst vor dem Ungewissen.
She is afraid of the unknown.
Grammar Patterns
im Ungewissen sein/tappen to be in the dark/uncertain He is groping in the dark about his future.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncertainty, doubt; Antonyms: the certain, security
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + the adjective 'gewiss' (certain). It's a nominalized adjective meaning 'the uncertain thing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-' as 'not' and 'gewiss' as 'known' or 'sure'. So, 'das Ungewisse' is 'the not-known' or 'the unknown'.