Uncertainty

noun
/ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Meaning

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
the state of being unsure or not knowing what will happen

Example Sentences

The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.

Economic uncertainty affects business investments.

Synonyms

doubt, ambiguity, confusion, hesitation, insecurity, unpredictability, vagueness
Entry 1
doubt, ambiguity, confusion, hesitation
Entry 2
doubt, insecurity, unpredictability, ambiguity, vagueness

Antonyms

certainty, confidence, assurance, clarity
Entry 1
certainty, confidence, assurance, clarity
Entry 2
certainty, assurance, confidence

Collocations

economic uncertainty, create uncertainty, reduce uncertainty, feeling of uncertainty, political uncertainty, face uncertainty
Entry 1
economic uncertainty, create uncertainty, reduce uncertainty
Entry 2
economic uncertainty, feeling of uncertainty, political uncertainty, face uncertainty

More Example Sentences

We mentally adjusted to the uncertainty.

We are brave enough to admit uncertainty.

We struggle not to worry because of the uncertainty.

Conspiracy theories spread rapidly during times of uncertainty.

The ability to make decisions even amid uncertainty is an important life skill.

The advantage of freelancing is freedom; the disadvantage is income uncertainty.

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