uncertainty
noun
the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy.
uncertainties
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pluralof uncertainty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It also noted that similar uncertainties can arise during baking or frying at home, where temperatures, cooking times, and amounts vary.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
"Not one rescue, but multiple potential rescues, unfolding at the same time, in different places, each with its own dangers, uncertainties, and lives that may still be saved."
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
However, persistent deposit competition, elevated funding costs and margin compression are likely to limit earnings upside, while credit costs could remain elevated amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
For his part, Hausfather cautioned that there are “pretty big uncertainties when you are working with indirect measurements like coral proxy records,” so comparing historic El Niños to modern ones is inherently hard to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Her entire body was invaded by millions of uncertainties.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
