uncertainty

noun

un·cer·tain·ty ˌən-ˈsər-tᵊn-tē How to pronounce uncertainty (audio)

: the quality or state of being uncertain : doubt

: something that is uncertain

Example Sentences

There is some uncertainty about the company's future. He accepted the position without hesitation or uncertainty.

Recent Examples on the Web Some state workers will get an automatic pay raise and at least half the money will automatically go to savings, leaving roughly $1.1 billion unspoken for headed into a year of economic uncertainty.

Erin Cox, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Combining the two streaming services could also help Paramount Global reduce technology and overhead costs at a time of economic uncertainty.

Jessica Toonkel, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 That's how many people worldwide are trapped in modern slavery due to economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic, armed conflicts and the climate crisis, according to a new report.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Throughout this year, economic uncertainty has caused Biden’s approval ratings to drop with key midterm elections just two months away.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Gallup describes the latest survey results as being emblematic of the dour mood American consumers are in right now, thanks in part to high inflation and economic uncertainty.

Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 But one analyst believes that Apple might have made a smart move given these times of economic uncertainty by not raising device prices.

Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Truss takes power at a time of economic uncertainty marked by high energy costs, labor unrest, and a potential recession.

Boris Johnson, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2022 Privacy changes from Apple have affected its advertising business, and rising inflation and economic uncertainty have made advertisers skittish.

Kalley Huang, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

uncertainty

noun

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something uncertainty about her job prospects has her worried

Synonyms & Similar Words

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doubt
skepticism
suspicion
distrust
mistrust
disbelief
concern
incertitude
dubiety
anxiety
misgiving
distrustfulness
misdoubt
incredulity
paranoia
dubitation
mistrustfulness
reservation
unbelief
wariness
query
qualm
tremor
compunction
scruple
niggle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

certainty
confidence
belief
trust
assurance
conviction
surety
certitude
faith
sureness
credence

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of uncertainty are doubt, dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, and suspicion. While all these words mean "lack of sureness about someone or something," uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result.

assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty

The words doubt and uncertainty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision.

plagued by doubts as to what to do

Although the words dubiety and uncertainty have much in common, dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions.

felt some dubiety about its practicality

While in some cases nearly identical to uncertainty, mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion.

had a great mistrust of doctors

While the synonyms skepticism and uncertainty are close in meaning, skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence.

an economic forecast greeted with skepticism

The synonyms suspicion and uncertainty are sometimes interchangeable, but suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone.

regarded the stranger with suspicion

单词	uncertainty
释义	uncertainty noun un·cer·tain·ty ˌən-ˈsər-tᵊn-tē 1 : the quality or state of being uncertain : doubt 2 : something that is uncertain Synonyms distrust distrustfulness doubt dubiety dubitation [archaic] incertitude misdoubt misgiving mistrust mistrustfulness query reservation skepticism suspicion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There is some uncertainty about the company's future. He accepted the position without hesitation or uncertainty. Recent Examples on the Web Some state workers will get an automatic pay raise and at least half the money will automatically go to savings, leaving roughly $1.1 billion unspoken for headed into a year of economic uncertainty. Erin Cox, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Combining the two streaming services could also help Paramount Global reduce technology and overhead costs at a time of economic uncertainty. Jessica Toonkel, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 That's how many people worldwide are trapped in modern slavery due to economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic, armed conflicts and the climate crisis, according to a new report. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Throughout this year, economic uncertainty has caused Biden’s approval ratings to drop with key midterm elections just two months away. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Gallup describes the latest survey results as being emblematic of the dour mood American consumers are in right now, thanks in part to high inflation and economic uncertainty. Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 But one analyst believes that Apple might have made a smart move given these times of economic uncertainty by not raising device prices. Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Truss takes power at a time of economic uncertainty marked by high energy costs, labor unrest, and a potential recession. Boris Johnson, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2022 Privacy changes from Apple have affected its advertising business, and rising inflation and economic uncertainty have made advertisers skittish. Kalley Huang, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing uncertainty uncertainty principle Heisenberg uncertainty principle uncertainty principle Heisenberg uncertainty principle Kids Definition uncertainty noun un·cer·tain·ty ˌən-ˈsər-tᵊn-tē plural uncertainties 1 : lack of certainty : doubt Uncertainty made the days of waiting longer … William Armstrong, Sounder 2 : something that is doubtful or unknown Life is full of uncertainties. uncertainty noun as in doubt a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something uncertainty about her job prospects has her worried Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance doubt skepticism suspicion distrust mistrust disbelief concern incertitude dubiety anxiety misgiving distrustfulness misdoubt incredulity paranoia dubitation mistrustfulness reservation unbelief wariness query qualm tremor compunction scruple niggle Antonyms & Near Antonyms certainty confidence belief trust assurance conviction surety certitude faith sureness credence See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of uncertainty are doubt, dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, and suspicion. While all these words mean "lack of sureness about someone or something," uncertainty may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result. assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty The words doubt and uncertainty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision. plagued by doubts as to what to do Although the words dubiety and uncertainty have much in common, dubiety stresses a wavering between conclusions. felt some dubiety about its practicality While in some cases nearly identical to uncertainty, mistrust implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion. had a great mistrust of doctors While the synonyms skepticism and uncertainty are close in meaning, skepticism implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence. an economic forecast greeted with skepticism The synonyms suspicion and uncertainty are sometimes interchangeable, but suspicion stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone. regarded the stranger with suspicion
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uncertainty

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