英语词汇“uncertainty”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

in the sense of confusion

Definition

bewilderment

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Synonyms

bewilderment,

doubt,

uncertainty,

puzzlement,

perplexity,

mystification,

bafflement,

perturbation

in the sense of dilemma

Definition

a situation offering a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives

The issue raises a moral dilemma.

Synonyms

predicament,

problem,

difficulty,

spot (informal),

fix (informal),

mess,

puzzle,

jam (informal),

embarrassment,

plight,

strait,

pickle (informal),

how-do-you-do (informal),

quandary,

perplexity,

tight corner or spot

in the sense of hesitation

After some hesitation, he answered her question.

Synonyms

delay,

pausing,

uncertainty,

stalling,

dithering,

indecision,

hesitancy,

doubt,

vacillation,

temporizing,

shilly-shallying,

irresolution,

hemming and hawing,

dubiety,

stumbling,

faltering,

fumbling,

stammering,

stuttering

in the sense of indecision

After months of indecision, they gave the go-ahead on Monday.

Synonyms

hesitation,

doubt,

uncertainty,

wavering,

ambivalence,

dithering (British),

hesitancy,

indecisiveness,

vacillation,

shilly-shallying (informal),

irresolution

in the sense of irresolution

Synonyms

indecisiveness,

uncertainty,

hesitation,

wavering,

dithering (British),

hesitancy,

infirmity (of purpose),

vacillation,

half-heartedness,

faint-heartedness,

shillyshallying (informal)

in the sense of misgiving

She had some misgivings about what she was about to do.

Synonyms

unease,

worry,

doubt,

anxiety,

suspicion,

uncertainty,

reservation,

hesitation,

distrust,

apprehension,

qualm,

trepidation (formal),

scruple,

dubiety

in the sense of perplexity

Definition

the state of being perplexed

There was utter perplexity in both their expressions.

Synonyms

puzzlement,

confusion,

bewilderment,

incomprehension,

bafflement,

mystification,

stupefaction

in the sense of puzzlement

He looked at me in puzzlement.

Synonyms

perplexity,

questioning,

surprise,

doubt,

wonder,

confusion,

uncertainty,

bewilderment,

disorientation,

bafflement,

mystification,

doubtfulness

in the sense of qualm

Definition

a sudden sensation of misgiving

I had a sudden qualm that all might not be well.

Synonyms

misgiving,

doubt,

uneasiness,

regret,

anxiety,

uncertainty,

reluctance,

hesitation,

remorse,

apprehension,

disquiet,

scruple,

compunction,

twinge or pang of conscience

in the sense of quandary

Definition

a situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do

The anonymous letter creates a quandary for the judge.

Synonyms

difficulty,

dilemma,

predicament,

puzzle,

uncertainty,

embarrassment,

plight,

strait,

impasse,

bewilderment,

perplexity,

delicate situation,

cleft stick

单词	uncertainty
释义	uncertainty (ʌnsɜːʳtənti) Word forms: plural uncertainties variable noun Uncertainty is a state of doubt about the future or about what is the right thing to do. ...a period of political uncertainty. ...the uncertainties of life on the West Coast. [+ of] Synonyms: unpredictability, precariousness, state of suspense, ambiguity More Synonyms of uncertainty More Synonyms of uncertainty uncertainty in British English (ʌnˈsɜːtəntɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties 1. Also called: uncertainness the state or condition of being uncertain 2. an uncertain matter, contingency, etc uncertainty in American English (ʌnˈsɜrtənti) noun 1. lack of certainty; doubt 2. Word forms: plural unˈcertainties something uncertain SYNONYMY NOTE: uncertainty ranges in implication from a mere lack of absolute sureness [uncertainty about a date of birth] to such vagueness as to preclude anything more than guesswork [the uncertainty of the future]; doubt implies such a lack of conviction, as through absence of sufficient evidence, thatthere can be no certain opinion or decision [there is doubt about his guilt]; dubiety suggests uncertainty characterized by wavering between conclusions; , dubiosity connotes uncertainty characterized by vagueness or confusion; , skepticism implies an unwillingness to believe, often a habitual disposition to doubt, in theabsence of absolute certainty or proof OPPOSITES: conviction, assurance, certitude Word origin ME uncerteynte COBUILD Collocations uncertainty considerable uncertainty Examples of 'uncertainty' in a sentence uncertainty There is a good deal of uncertainty about the exact path of the hurricane. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This sector could be one of the few to see an upside from the current economic uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That consideration is uncertainty about the supply of men. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Some councils have stopped penalising parents because of uncertainty about the legal situation. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It comes after warning in July that economic and political uncertainty could hit earnings. The Sun (2016) International investors have been quitting sterling assets since the referendum in June because of economic uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Before the poll, some economists had been concerned that political and economic uncertainty after a vote to leave would depress consumer spending. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Mainly I think people are just taking their time to readjust, following a long period of uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2016) After a year of the unexpected, the one prediction that can be made with confidence is that British businesses will face continued change and uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2017) What could be the advantages of accepting a little more uncertainty into your life? Times, Sunday Times (2013) Uncertainty in any industry cannot be good. The Sun (2014) The plans are subject to great political uncertainties. Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989) We are also more likely to follow the crowd in periods of uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Was the uncertainty not making things worse? Times, Sunday Times (2014) Risk implies an element of doubt and uncertainty. Christianity Today (2000) This may be especially true at times of great economic uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This stress is compounded by the uncertainties which surround life in prison. Coyle, Andrew & Stern, Vivien The Prisons We Deserve (1994) The move will help to lift a cloud of uncertainty over the industry. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The openings came amid fresh political uncertainty in the country. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It only takes a moment of doubt or uncertainty to put a fella off his stride. The Sun (2009) The precondition of politics this year will be economic uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Uncertainty about jobs and incomes meant that there was a continued focus on essentials. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In the standard model investors are concerned exclusively with the amount and uncertainty of their futurewealth. Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) Think deeply before you give up your comfortable life for the uncertainty of youthful life and love. The Sun (2007) The discount is explained by the huge uncertainty in the industry. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The first casualty of political uncertainty is our currency. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Despite the uncertainties one thing seems guaranteed. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It added that constrained mortgage lending and the continued economic uncertainty meant it remained cautious about future prospects. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Her love sonnets imply a period of uncertainty and anguish, followed by resignation. Pamela Norris Words Of Love: Passionate Women from Heloise to Sylvia Plath (2006) The dramatic deterioration came with Greek debt talks mired in continued uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I was now much happier because it seemed our period of uncertainty was about to end. Stewart, Bob (Lt-Col) Broken Lives (1993) In other languages uncertainty British English: uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtntɪ/ NOUN Uncertainty is a state of doubt about the future or about what is the right thing to do. ...a time of political uncertainty. American English: uncertainty Arabic: عَدَمُ التَأَكُّد Brazilian Portuguese: incerteza Chinese: 无确定因素 Croatian: neizvjesnost Czech: nejistota Danish: uvished Dutch: onzekerheid European Spanish: incertidumbre Finnish: epävarmuus French: incertitude German: Ungewissheit Greek: αβεβαιότητα Italian: incertezza Japanese: 不確実 Korean: 불확실 Norwegian: usikkerhet Polish: niepewność European Portuguese: incerteza Romanian: incertitudine Russian: неопределенность Latin American Spanish: incertidumbre Swedish: osäkerhet Thai: ความไม่แน่นอน Turkish: belirsizlik Ukrainian: невпевненість Vietnamese: sự không chắc chắn All related terms of 'uncertainty' uncertainty principle the principle that energy and time or position and momentum of a quantum mechanical system, cannot both be accurately measured simultaneously. The product of their uncertainties is always greater than or of the order of h , where h is the Planck constant cone of uncertainty a graphical representation showing that a forecast's accuracy tends to decrease as its timeframe increases considerable uncertainty Uncertainty is a state of doubt about the future or about what is the right thing to do. corridor of uncertainty an area of a wicket just outside a batsman's off stump , so located that the batsman will have difficulty in deciding whether or not to play a ball bowled into it Heisenberg uncertainty principle → uncertainty principle Chinese translation of 'uncertainty' uncertainty (ʌnˈsəːtntɪ) n (u) (= confusion) 不确(確)定 (bù quèdìng) 1 (noun) in the sense of unpredictability a period of political uncertainty Synonyms unpredictability precariousness state of suspense ambiguity the ambiguities of language unreliability fickleness inconclusiveness chanciness changeableness Opposites predictability , conclusiveness 2 (noun) in the sense of doubt The magazine ignores all the uncertainties students currently face. Synonyms doubt They were troubled and full of doubt. confusion Omissions in my recent article may have caused some confusion. dilemma The issue raises a moral dilemma. misgiving She had some misgivings about what she was about to do. qualm I had a sudden qualm that all might not be well. bewilderment He shook his head in bewilderment. quandary The anonymous letter creates a quandary for the judge. puzzlement He looked at me in puzzlement. perplexity There was utter perplexity in both their expressions. mystification Opposites confidence , assurance , certainty , sureness 3 (noun) in the sense of hesitancy There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice. Synonyms hesitancy A trace of hesitancy showed in Dr Stockton's eyes. hesitation After some hesitation, he answered her question. indecision After months of indecision, they gave the go-ahead on Monday. lack of confidence vagueness irresolution 4 (noun) in the sense of unsureness There is genuine uncertainty about the party's future plans. Synonyms unsureness doubt scepticism ambivalence I've never hidden my ambivalence about going back to work. disquiet indecision vagueness hesitancy vacillation lack of conviction irresolution dubiety doubtfulness Additional synonyms in the sense of ambiguity Definition the possibility of interpreting an expression in more than one way the ambiguities of language Synonyms vagueness, doubt, puzzle, uncertainty, obscurity, enigma, equivocation, inconclusiveness, indefiniteness, dubiety, dubiousness, tergiversation, indeterminateness, equivocality, doubtfulness, equivocacy in the sense of ambivalence Definition the state of feeling two conflicting emotions at the same time I've never hidden my ambivalence about going back to work. Synonyms indecision, doubt, opposition, conflict, uncertainty, contradiction, wavering, fluctuation, hesitancy, equivocation, vacillation, irresolution in the sense of bewilderment He shook his head in bewilderment. Synonyms confusion, puzzlement, disorientation, perplexity, bemusement, mystification, befuddlement Synonyms of 'uncertainty' uncertainty Explore 'uncertainty' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of confusion Definition bewilderment Omissions in my recent article may have caused some confusion. Synonyms bewilderment, doubt, uncertainty, puzzlement, perplexity, mystification, bafflement, perturbation in the sense of dilemma Definition a situation offering a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives The issue raises a moral dilemma. Synonyms predicament, problem, difficulty, spot (informal), fix (informal), mess, puzzle, jam (informal), embarrassment, plight, strait, pickle (informal), how-do-you-do (informal), quandary, perplexity, tight corner or spot in the sense of hesitation After some hesitation, he answered her question. Synonyms delay, pausing, uncertainty, stalling, dithering, indecision, hesitancy, doubt, vacillation, temporizing, shilly-shallying, irresolution, hemming and hawing, dubiety, stumbling, faltering, fumbling, stammering, stuttering in the sense of indecision After months of indecision, they gave the go-ahead on Monday. Synonyms hesitation, doubt, uncertainty, wavering, ambivalence, dithering (British), hesitancy, indecisiveness, vacillation, shilly-shallying (informal), irresolution in the sense of irresolution Synonyms indecisiveness, uncertainty, hesitation, wavering, dithering (British), hesitancy, infirmity (of purpose), vacillation, half-heartedness, faint-heartedness, shillyshallying (informal) in the sense of misgiving She had some misgivings about what she was about to do. Synonyms unease, worry, doubt, anxiety, suspicion, uncertainty, reservation, hesitation, distrust, apprehension, qualm, trepidation (formal), scruple, dubiety in the sense of perplexity Definition the state of being perplexed There was utter perplexity in both their expressions. Synonyms puzzlement, confusion, bewilderment, incomprehension, bafflement, mystification, stupefaction in the sense of puzzlement He looked at me in puzzlement. Synonyms perplexity, questioning, surprise, doubt, wonder, confusion, uncertainty, bewilderment, disorientation, bafflement, mystification, doubtfulness in the sense of qualm Definition a sudden sensation of misgiving I had a sudden qualm that all might not be well. Synonyms misgiving, doubt, uneasiness, regret, anxiety, uncertainty, reluctance, hesitation, remorse, apprehension, disquiet, scruple, compunction, twinge or pang of conscience in the sense of quandary Definition a situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do The anonymous letter creates a quandary for the judge. Synonyms difficulty, dilemma, predicament, puzzle, uncertainty, embarrassment, plight, strait, impasse, bewilderment, perplexity, delicate situation, cleft stick
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