1. uncertainty

noun. (ənˈsɝːtənti) Being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance.
Synonyms
indefiniteness indeterminateness doubt quality indefinity indeterminacy question unpredictability improbability precariousness dubiousness doubtfulness indetermination improbableness uncertainness fortuitousness speculativeness
Antonyms
certainty probability predictability trust believe
Etymology
uncertainty (English)
certainty (English)
certeynte (Middle English (1100-1500))
certeinte (Anglo-Norman)
certeinete (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
un- (English)
on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
unus (Latin)
oinos (Latin)

2. uncertainty

noun. (ənˈsɝːtənti) The state of being unsure of something.
Synonyms
dubiousness misgiving distrust state of mind doubt dubiety arriere pensee incertitude suspense mental reservation mental rejection peradventure skepticism indecisiveness irresolution doubtfulness incredulity reservation disbelief cognitive state suspicion mistrust indecision
Antonyms
certainty consciousness unconsciousness inwardness outwardness
Etymology
uncertainty (English)
certainty (English)
certeynte (Middle English (1100-1500))
certeinte (Anglo-Norman)
certeinete (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
un- (English)
on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
unus (Latin)
oinos (Latin)
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