Incertitude

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɝːtɪˌtud/

Definitions of incertitude

noun uncertainty or doubt

Example Sentences

A1 I feel a lot of incertitude about my upcoming exam.

A2 The incertitude surrounding the project's deadline is causing stress.

B1 The incertitude of the outcome made her anxious.

B2 The incertitude of the stock market has investors on edge.

C1 The incertitude of the political situation is affecting the economy.

C2 Her incertitude about the future kept her awake at night.

adjective incertain or uncertain

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a sense of incertitude when trying a new food.

A2 The incertitude of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

B1 The incertitude surrounding the company's future caused anxiety among employees.

B2 The incertitude of the outcome kept him on edge throughout the trial.

C1 The incertitude of the political situation led to widespread speculation and uncertainty.

C2 Despite his outward confidence, there was a hint of incertitude in his eyes.

Examples of incertitude in a Sentence

formal The incertitude surrounding the new government policies has caused concern among investors.

informal I'm feeling a lot of incertitude about my job prospects right now.

slang I hate the incertitude of waiting for exam results.

figurative The incertitude of love can be both thrilling and terrifying.

Grammatical Forms of incertitude

past tense

incertituded

plural

incertitudes

comparative

more incertitude

superlative

most incertitude

present tense

incertitude

future tense

will incertitude

perfect tense

has incertituded

continuous tense

is incertituding

singular

incertitude

positive degree

incertitude

infinitive

to incertitude

gerund

incertituding

participle

incertituded

Origin and Evolution of incertitude

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'incertitude' originated from the Latin word 'incertitudo', which is derived from the Latin word 'incertus' meaning uncertain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'incertitude' has retained its original meaning of uncertainty or doubt, and is still used in the same context today.