Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/
noun the state of being uncertain or not able to be relied on
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
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.
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.
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