Words Related To Uncertainty

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun the edge or border of a steep place, such as a cliff

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  • The country is on the brink of economic collapse.
  • I'm on the brink of losing my mind with all this work.
  • She was on the brink of passing out after running the marathon.
  • Standing on the brink of a new adventure, she felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.

adjective relating to or characterized by fuzz; soft and indistinct; not clear or sharp

  • The image appeared fuzzy due to a problem with the camera lens.
  • I couldn't see clearly because my glasses were all fuzzy.
  • My brain feels all fuzzy after staying up late studying.
  • The line between right and wrong can sometimes be fuzzy.

adjective reluctant or unwilling to act

adverb in a hesitant manner

  • She was hesitant to make a decision without consulting the rest of the team.
  • He seemed a bit hesitant about trying the new restaurant in town.
  • I could tell she was feeling hesitant about going to the party.
  • The artist was hesitant to reveal his latest masterpiece to the public.

noun a temporary pause or delay in action

  • She spoke with hesitation as she carefully chose her words.
  • He hesitated before answering the question.
  • I ain't got no hesitation when it comes to making decisions.
  • His hesitation was like a roadblock in the path to success.

noun uncertainty or doubt

adjective incertain or uncertain

  • The incertitude surrounding the new government policies has caused concern among investors.
  • I'm feeling a lot of incertitude about my job prospects right now.
  • I hate the incertitude of waiting for exam results.
  • The incertitude of love can be both thrilling and terrifying.

verb move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth

adjective unstable or shaky

adverb in an unsteady or shaky manner

  • The economy is teetering on the brink of collapse.
  • The stack of books was teetering on the edge of the table.
  • I was teetering after too many drinks at the party.
  • Her emotions were teetering between joy and sadness.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as uncertain or lacking confidence

  • She approached the unfamiliar situation with an unassured demeanor.
  • He seemed unassured about his decision to switch careers.
  • I'm feeling pretty unassured about this whole situation.
  • The dancer's movements were unassured, lacking the usual grace and confidence.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unestablished' describes something that has not been established or set up.

  • The unestablished company struggled to attract investors due to lack of credibility.
  • The new startup is unestablished and still trying to make a name for itself.
  • That brand is totally unestablished in the market, no one really knows about it yet.
  • His unestablished reputation in the industry made it hard for him to land new clients.

noun the state or quality of being hesitant or uncertain

  • The scientist approached the new theory with tentativeness, carefully considering all possible outcomes before drawing any conclusions.
  • She showed a bit of tentativeness when trying out the new dance move, but eventually got the hang of it.
  • His tentativeness in asking her out on a date was endearing, showing his nervousness and shyness.
  • The artist painted with a tentativeness that added a sense of mystery and intrigue to the final piece.