Uncertainty

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/

Definitions of uncertainty

noun the state of being uncertain or not able to be relied on

Example Sentences

A1 I feel uncertainty about the weather forecast.

A2 There is uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the election.

B1 The uncertainty of the situation made me anxious.

B2 The financial markets are experiencing a high level of uncertainty.

C1 Scientists are still researching the uncertainty of the long-term effects of climate change.

C2 The uncertainty in the stock market can be difficult to navigate for even experienced investors.

adjective not able to be relied on or known for certain

Example Sentences

A1 I feel uncertainty about the upcoming exam.

A2 There is uncertainty surrounding the new project.

B1 The uncertainty of the situation made me anxious.

B2 The financial uncertainty is causing stress for many employees.

C1 The political uncertainty has led to a decrease in investment.

C2 The uncertainty of the outcome kept everyone on edge.

Examples of uncertainty in a Sentence

formal The economic forecast is filled with uncertainty due to the global pandemic.

informal I'm not sure what the future holds, there's a lot of uncertainty right now.

slang I'm feeling kinda iffy about the situation, there's so much uncertainty.

figurative In the fog of uncertainty, she struggled to find her way forward.

Grammatical Forms of uncertainty

plural

uncertainties

comparative

more uncertain

superlative

most uncertain

present tense

uncertainty

future tense

will be uncertain

perfect tense

has been uncertain

continuous tense

is being uncertain

singular

uncertainty

positive degree

certain

infinitive

to uncertain

gerund

uncertaining

participle

uncertain

Origin and Evolution of uncertainty

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'uncertainty' originated from the Latin word 'incertitudo', which is derived from the Latin word 'incertus' meaning uncertain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncertainty' has retained its meaning of lack of certainty or being unsure, but its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just uncertainty in knowledge or belief.