Uncertainty: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncertainty
[ ʌnˈsɜːrtənti ]
feeling of doubt
Uncertainty is the state of being unsure about something. It involves a lack of confidence or knowledge in a particular situation. Uncertainty can lead to anxiety and indecision.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I'm feeling uncertainty about my future career path.
- The uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the election is causing tension.
- She hesitated due to the uncertainty of the situation.
lack of predictability
Uncertainty can also refer to the lack of predictability in a situation. It means that the outcome is not known or cannot be determined with confidence.
Synonyms
instability, unpredictability, volatility
Examples of usage
- The stock market is facing uncertainty due to global economic conditions.
- We are living in a time of great uncertainty.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncertainty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incerteza
🇮🇳 अनिश्चितता
🇩🇪 Unsicherheit
🇮🇩 ketidakpastian
🇺🇦 невизначеність
🇵🇱 niepewność
🇯🇵 不確実性
🇫🇷 incertitude
🇪🇸 incertidumbre
🇹🇷 belirsizlik
🇰🇷 불확실성
🇸🇦 عدم اليقين
🇨🇿 nejistota
🇸🇰 neistota
🇨🇳 不确定性
🇸🇮 negotovost
🇮🇸 óvissa
🇰🇿 белгісіздік
🇬🇪 უცნობობა
🇦🇿 qeyri-müəyyənlik
🇲🇽 incertidumbre
Etymology
The word 'uncertainty' originated from the Latin word 'incertitudo', which means 'doubt' or 'not being sure'. The concept of uncertainty has been studied in various fields such as philosophy, economics, and psychology. It plays a significant role in decision-making and risk assessment.
See also: certain, certainly, certainty, uncertain, uncertainly.