Uncertainty Meaning in English
word
/ənˈsɝtənti/
un-SUR-tuhn-tee
/ʌnsˈɜːtənti/
un-SUR-tuhn-tee
Definition
The state of not knowing what will happen, or having doubt about something.
Usage & Nuances
'Uncertainty' is formal and common in business, science, and everyday speech. Collocates with 'about', 'over', 'regarding' (e.g., 'uncertainty about the future'). Often used for situations, feelings, or conditions.
Spanish: incertidumbrePortuguese (BR): incertezaPortuguese (PT): incertezaChinese (Simplified): 不确定性Chinese (Traditional): 不確定性Hindi: अनिश्चितताArabic: عدم اليقينBengali: অনিশ্চয়তাRussian: неопределённость - неуверенностьJapanese: 不確実性 - 不確かさVietnamese: sự không chắc chắn - sự bất địnhKorean: 불확실성Turkish: belirsizlikUrdu: غیر یقینیIndonesian: ketidakpastian
Example Sentences
There is a lot of uncertainty about the weather tomorrow.
basic
He felt uncertainty before starting his new job.
basic
Uncertainty can make people nervous.
basic
We're living through a time of great uncertainty.
natural
The uncertainty over travel rules makes planning difficult.
natural
His voice was full of uncertainty when he answered.
natural