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Definition uncertainty in British English

uncertainty noun

noun
/ʌnˈsɜː(r)t(ə)nti/
1

a nervous feeling that you have because you think bad things might happen

Example

a week of anxiety and uncertainty

Example

Minimize uncertainty about the future by taking expert advice.

Synonyms and related words
worry concern stress
1.1

the fact that something is not known or has not been decided

Example

There is uncertainty as to how this research can be used.

Example

There's still a degree of uncertainty about the time of the accident.

Example

There is some uncertainty surrounding the future of the club.

Synonyms and related words
uncertainty doubt reservation
2

something that you cannot be certain about or cannot depend on

Example

Uncertainties remain about the factory's long-term future.

Synonyms and related words
mystery riddle uncertainty
Definition uncertainty in British English