uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt about the truth or consequences of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being uncertain; doubt about the truth or consequences of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/
Korean meaning: 불확실함, 확신이 없는 상태, 의심
Korean pronunciation: 언**서**튼티
Example Sentences
- The weather forecast created uncertainty about our picnic plans.
- My dog's uncertainty about the vacuum cleaner is quite entertaining.
- Students live in uncertainty until exam results are announced.
uncertainty
NOUN//ʌnˈsɜːrtənti//
the state of being uncertain; doubt about the truth or consequences of something
the state of being uncertain; doubt about the truth or consequences of something
The uncertainty in the experiment's results kept the scientists from drawing any conclusions.
The uncertainty made the team hesitant and increasingly dependent on outside guidance.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'certus(확실한)'에 부정 접두사 'un-'과 명사형 접미사 '-ty'가 결합되어 '확실하지 않음'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The weather forecast created uncertainty about our picnic plans.”
“My dog's uncertainty about the vacuum cleaner is quite entertaining.”
“Students live in uncertainty until exam results are announced.”
“There's uncertainty about whether my pizza will arrive before I starve.”
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