uncertainty
Translation
uncertainty, doubt, unpredictability
Examples
There is a lot of uncertainty about the future.
There is a lot of uncertainty about the future.
His uncertainty was obvious to everyone.
His uncertainty was obvious to everyone.
Grammar Patterns
uncertainty about ((sth.)) There is great uncertainty about the company's future.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doubt, ambiguity, vagueness; Antonyms: certainty, assurance, clarity
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'certain' + the noun-forming suffix '-ty'. It literally means 'the state of not being certain'.
Memory Tips
Think of a foggy day where you are 'un-certain' of the path ahead. That feeling is 'uncertainty'.