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uncertainty
[ uhn-sur-tn-tee ]
noun
- the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy:
His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
Synonyms: , , ,
- an instance of uncertainty, doubt, etc.
- unpredictability; indeterminacy; indefiniteness.
uncertainty
/ ʌˈɜːəԳɪ /
noun
- Also calleduncertainness the state or condition of being uncertain
- an uncertain matter, contingency, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of uncertainty1
Example Sentences
The uncertainty over his position comes with the inquiry's finishing line in sight.
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.
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.
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.
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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