Skip to main content

uncertaintythe 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

uncertainty concept
💡 Concept

the state of being uncertain; doubt about the truth or consequences of something

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootcertain
Suffix--ty

Origin

라틴어 'certus(확실한)'에 부정 접두사 'un-'과 명사형 접미사 '-ty'가 결합되어 '확실하지 않음'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎵Rhyme

certaintyspecialtypenalty
certainty
specialty
penalty

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📝Examples

The weather forecast created uncertainty about our picnic plans.

😄 Fun example

My dog's uncertainty about the vacuum cleaner is quite entertaining.

Students live in uncertainty until exam results are announced.

😄 Fun example

There's uncertainty about whether my pizza will arrive before I starve.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📚Related Words

Synonyms

doubtambiguityconfusionhesitationinsecurity

Antonyms

certaintyconfidenceassurance

Related

uncertainunclearindefinitevaguedoubtful