Synonyms

incertitude

American

[in-sur-ti-tood, -tyood] / ɪnˈsɜr tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

noun

uncertainty or doubtfulness.
instability or insecurity.

The incertitude of his position in life caused him to postpone marriage.

incertitude British

/ ɪnˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd /

noun

uncertainty; doubt
a state of mental or emotional insecurity

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Etymology

Origin of incertitude

From the Late Latin word incertitūdō, dating back to 1595–1605. See in- ³, certitude

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