uncertainness

noun

Definition of uncertainnessnext
as in uncertainty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainness
  1. uncertainty
  2. incertitude
  3. doubt
  4. skepticism
  5. mistrust
  6. distrust
  7. suspicion
Noun
  • Trump's new term comes amid regional political uncertainty The maneuvering is happening as political uncertainty roils not just the U.S., but also the Pacific region.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • It’s filled with moments of uncertainty, mid-sentence realizations and mental sticky notes.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of uncertainty
Noun
  • And yet the actor spent much of a recent conversation candidly admitting to ambivalence and incertitude.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 27 May 2021
  • In an offseason of inactivity and incertitude, Bloom’s marquee move will be hiring a new manager.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Jan. 2020
Definition of incertitude
Noun
  • Gold’s red-hot run through $3000 an ounce might have been at the expense of another speculator’s favorite, Bitcoin, but the 40% rise in the gold price over the last 12-months is also raising doubts about its sustainability.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Without a doubt, the perfect way to wrap up a day at Disney is with the fireworks show.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of doubt
Noun
  • There are certain items that people associate so strongly with a particular brand, any suggestion of using one made by another manufacturer is met with immediate skepticism and disbelief.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Overcoming skepticism and resistance about human agency—which are understandable—requires clear planning, honest engagement with stakeholders and commitment to reskilling.
    — Stéphane Donzé, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • An emblem of hope becomes a totem of governmental mistrust.
    — Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But this enthusiastic cooperation eventually turned into an abyss of mistrust.
    — Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of mistrust
Noun
  • Putting up such blinders in pursuit of continued application and advancement certainly won’t help convince people to use it, but only serves to garner further distrust.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
  • That includes greater vaccine hesitancy due to misinformation and controversy around the Covid vaccine and more distrust of public health officials and their requirements, among other issues.
    — Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of distrust
Noun
  • While some nations view golden visas with suspicion, Americans are flocking to them.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
  • He was handcuffed and arrested on suspicion, according to the report.
    — Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of suspicion
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