die Unsicherheit
Translation
uncertainty, insecurity, doubt, precariousness
Examples
Es herrscht große Unsicherheit über die Zukunft.
There is great uncertainty about the future.
Seine Unsicherheit war deutlich zu spüren.
His insecurity was clearly noticeable.
Grammar Patterns
Unsicherheit ((über+4)) uncertainty about sth. There is uncertainty about the economic development.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zweifel (doubt), Ungewissheit (uncertainty); Antonyms: Sicherheit (security), Gewissheit (certainty)
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'Sicherheit' (security, certainty). Literally means 'un-security' or 'un-certainty'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'un-' as negating the word 'Sicherheit' (security). If you are 'un-secure', you feel uncertainty.