How to say "Uncertain" in Japanese

When translating "uncertain" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between おぼつかない and 覚束ない. In Japanese, おぼつかない (おぼつかない (obotsukanai)) is typically associated with "uncertain, unreliable, shaky, unsteady, doubtful, precarious" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes a state of being unstable, unsteady, or unreliable, often with a sense of anxiety or doubt about the outcome. Can refer to physical balance, a future prospect, or someone's ability.. On the other hand, 覚束ない (おぼつかない (obotsukanai)) maps to "uncertain, doubtful, unsteady, shaky, unreliable" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Describes something that is unstable, unreliable, or uncertain of success. Often used for movements, prospects, or memory.. A literal translation of "uncertain" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!