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uncertainty

[ uhn-sur-tn-tee ]

noun

plural uncertainties
  1. the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy:

    His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. an instance of uncertainty, doubt, etc.
  3. unpredictability; indeterminacy; indefiniteness.


uncertainty

/ ʌˈɜːəԳɪ /

noun

  1. Also calleduncertainness the state or condition of being uncertain
  2. an uncertain matter, contingency, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of uncertainty1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English uncerteynte; equivalent to un- 1 + certainty
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The uncertainty over his position comes with the inquiry's finishing line in sight.

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The president’s stated effort to make the government more efficient is creating deep uncertainty in communities across the country, with state governments, research institutions and nonprofits unable to rely on federal aid and grants.

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But uncertainty and apprehension loom large in Pahalgam and it could take several years before a sense of normalcy is restored, local business owners and residents told the BBC.

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According to The New York Times, the "panic industry" — consisting of at-home bunkers, hidden shooting ranges and more protective real estate renovations — has been booming in response to growing global uncertainties.

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However, last month Crowther expressed uncertainty about his role and told a committee of MPs that he had asked the Home Office "do you still want me?"

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