uncertainty
word
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
Uncertainty can make people nervous.
basic
The uncertainty over travel rules makes planning difficult.
natural
His voice was full of uncertainty when he answered.
natural
He felt uncertainty before starting his new job.
basic
We're living through a time of great uncertainty.
natural