Definition Synonyms
Definition of uncertainty - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
futurestate of being unsure about future events
- Economic uncertainty affects everyone.
2.
doubtstate of doubt or lack of conviction
- Her uncertainty about the decision was evident.
3.
ambiguitysomething that is not clearly defined
- The uncertainty of the rules caused confusion.
4.
mathematicsTECH. measure of dispersion in measured valuesTECH.
- The uncertainty in the experiment was calculated.
Expressions with uncertainty
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there is doubt or lack of clarity
uncertainty hangs over the outcome of the election..
there is a lot of doubt
In the absence of clear information, uncertainty reigns.
state of anxiety caused by negative information
The constant fear uncertainty and doubt made investors hesitant to invest in the market.
unknown future seems likely soon, causing worry and hesitation
With talks stalled, uncertainty looms over the planned merger.
situation where outcomes are unpredictable
The negotiations entered a corridor of uncertainty as both sides hesitated.
the excitement derived from not knowing what will happen
The glorious uncertainty of the lottery draws many hopeful participants.
state of not knowing how future money situations will turn out
Many families face financial uncertainty after sudden job losses.
situation where outcomes are unpredictable
The company is struggling due to the climate of uncertainty in the market.
unknown outcomes seem likely to affect a situation soon
With talks stalled, uncertainty looms over the ceasefire.
principle stating position and momentum cannot both be precisely measured
The Heisenberg uncertainty principle is fundamental in quantum mechanics.
fundamental limit on precision of certain measurements
The principle of uncertainty challenges classical physics assumptions.
physical law that limits exact measurement of certain pairs of properties
The uncertainty principle limits how well we know position and momentum.
Origin of uncertainty
Old French, incertitude (uncertainty)
Terms with uncertainty included in their meaning
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grammar
expresses a possibility or uncertainty
uncertainty suggestion
shows uncertainty or suggests something politely
communication
expression of hesitation or uncertainty
possibility
express possibility or uncertainty about something happening or being true
uncertainty
express uncertainty about a future event or decision
uncertainty
statement meaning you are unable to know or distinguish something clearly
uncertainty
shows that something is unlikely but still possible
uncertainty
state of being unsure or uncertain
uncertainty
feel uncertain about something's truth or possibility
uncertainty
suppose or imagine something uncertain
linguistics
expressing possibility or uncertainty
uncertainty
used to express uncertainty
uncertainty
a certain but unspecified person or thing
questions
used to emphasize uncertainty in questions
uncertainty
feeling uncertain about something
uncertainty
expressing uncertainty about the cause of something happening
uncertainty
indicates unsure but leaning towards a conclusion
uncertainty
used to say nobody knows the true answer
uncertainty
pause or delay because you feel unsure or doubtful
communication
pause in speech due to uncertainty
uncertain
showing indecision or uncertainty
language
expresses uncertainty about a statement's accuracy
uncertainty
not certain or clear in meaning or result
direction uncertainty
moving toward a place or situation that is not known
Examples of uncertainty in a sentence
Political uncertainty can lead to instability. The uncertainty in the market made investors nervous. There was uncertainty about the weather forecast. The project faced delays due to uncertainty. Uncertainty in the weather forecast affected our plans. The device's precision was affected by measurement uncertainty.
Uncertainty in the data led to inconclusive results.
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- French:incertitude, hésitation, ...
- German:Unsicherheit, Unklarheit, ...
- Italian:incertezza, ambiguità, ...
- Spanish:incertidumbre, duda, ...
- Portuguese:incerteza, dúvida, ...
- Chinese:不确定性, 不确定, ...
- Japanese:不確実性, 不確定, ...
- Arabic:عَدَم اليَقِين, عَدَمُ التَّأَكُّد, ...
- Hebrew:אִי וַדָּאוּת, אִי־וַדָּאוּת, ...
- Russian:неопределённость, сомнение, ...
- Ukrainian:невизначеність, невпевненість, ...
- Hindi:अनिश्चितता, अस्पष्टता, ...
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