i am uncertain what you are asking vs i am uncertain about what you are asking

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am uncertain what you are asking' is more informal and direct, while 'I am uncertain about what you are asking' is more formal and structured. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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i am uncertain what you are asking

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used in informal situations to express uncertainty about the question being asked.

Examples:

I am uncertain what you are asking, could you please clarify?
I am uncertain what you are asking, can you provide more details?

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I am uncertain, however, as to whether everyone understands its significance.
I am uncertain as to why someone falling into freezing water is amusing.
I am uncertain of your double's agenda but for now, he seems to be protecting Metropolis.
At first when I am informed of your name, I am uncertain.
As a consequence, however, I am uncertain as to what constitutes the significance of their incessant exercises and competitions.
The European Parliament is still feeling marginalised, and I am uncertain as to whether a convention can have any real effect in this.
It is still uncertain what legal base the Commission wants to propose for this initiative.
The people of all our countries are asking whether we are taking on too much, whether we are spending too much money on this, whether this is costing too much, whether all of this is too uncertain.
I'm uncertain what this house desires from us, or Miss Gilbert.
Moreover, it is uncertain what the "modern approach to civil liability"is.
Moreover, it is uncertain what exactly is intended to be covered by "matters of unfair competition".
The proposal for a directive on energy demand management is unfortunately unclearly worded and it is uncertain what the purpose of the legislation is.
After all, many investors refuse to invest in Kosovo, because it is uncertain what status that country has.
Police are asking that anyone with any information...
They are asking me to take science backwards.
Elmar BROK (EPP-ED, DE), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee said: This is one of those moments when it entirely uncertain what will happen; it could be a starting point for a spiral of worsening developments.
Elmar BROK (EPP-ED, DE), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee said: This is one of those moments when it entirely uncertain what will happen; it could be a starting point for a spiral of worsening developments.
More than 70% of European citizens are asking us - are asking you, Commissioner - not to hinder such a promising area of research.
Mr Dudley says the customers are asking for dice and we have none.
We are asking for the maximum statutory damages.

Alternatives:

I am unsure what you are asking
I don't know what you are asking

i am uncertain about what you are asking

This phrase is correct and more formal than the first option.

This phrase is used in formal contexts to express uncertainty regarding the question being posed.

Examples:

I am uncertain about what you are asking, could you elaborate?
I am uncertain about what you are asking, can you provide more context?

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I am uncertain, however, as to whether everyone understands its significance.
I am uncertain as to why someone falling into freezing water is amusing.
I am uncertain of your double's agenda but for now, he seems to be protecting Metropolis.
At first when I am informed of your name, I am uncertain.
As a consequence, however, I am uncertain as to what constitutes the significance of their incessant exercises and competitions.
The European Parliament is still feeling marginalised, and I am uncertain as to whether a convention can have any real effect in this.
The studio was uncertain about what to do with their free-spirited starlet...
Consequently, direct debit users are somewhat uncertain about what form the SDD would take.
Only... sometimes they're uncertain about what they intend doing so they leave markers on trees in case they change their mind and want to find their way home.
They are asking me to give a statement about what happened to Mrs. Kerrigan, and I don't remember anything.
Many EU citizens are uncertain about what constitutes a valid identity document when they fly on holiday or on business to another EU Member State which is also a member of the Schengen area.
Mr Cunningham, I may have my own opinion about what you are asking - I think it is an important event - but at the moment I would prefer not to answer you in a personal capacity.
Professor, do you have any concern about what you are asking the judge to allow?
People are uncertain about their lives.
People within the European Union are uncertain about enlargement.
And I'm real uncertain about the future here.
Because I think the mother's uncertain about her future...
There is nothing problematic or uncertain about this issue.
Suppose we are uncertain about the 5 % probability that persons inhale the toxic fumes.
Before I met Thomas, I was uncertain about being engaged to a stranger.

Alternatives:

I am unsure about what you are asking
I don't know about what you are asking

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i am uncertain what you are asking vs i am uncertain about what you are asking