uncertainty

noun
UK: /ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/
US: /ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/

  1. The state of being unsure about something; a situation where something is not known or definite.

    1. There is uncertainty about the weather tomorrow.
    2. The project faces uncertainty due to funding issues, casting doubts on its completion.

  2. A situation in which the possible results are not known or predictable.

    1. The uncertainty made me nervous.
    2. Market uncertainty led investors to seek safer assets, causing a shift in portfolio strategies.

  3. A value or quantity that is not known for sure.

    1. There's some uncertainty in the data.
    2. The uncertainty in the experimental results highlighted the need for further investigation and refinement of the methodology.

Synonyms

doubt hesitation ambiguity insecurity
uncertainty adjective

  1. Not completely confident or sure of something.

    1. I am uncertain about my plans.
    2. She felt uncertain about accepting the new job, weighing the pros and cons carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uncertainty" in English means: The state of being unsure about something; a situation where something is not known or definite., A situation in which the possible results are not known or predictable., A value or quantity that is not known for sure..

The phonetic transcription of "uncertainty" is /ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/ in British English and /ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uncertainty": doubt, hesitation, ambiguity, insecurity.

Example usage of "uncertainty": "There is uncertainty about the weather tomorrow.". More examples on the page.