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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Apple once again showed that it’s not immune to problems plaguing the broader technology sector, as lingering supply-chain uncertainties helped outweigh strength in the company’s iPhone business.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Caution persists regarding potential new waves of volatility in French government bonds, or OATs, “given uncertainties about next protests, budget negotiations and investors not yet keen to add a lot of risk,” they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The firm also flagged risks, including "substantial investments" in AI, among other uncertainties that could impact its finances.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Both historical reconstructions and future climate simulations contain uncertainties that complicate direct comparisons.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
The conversations no longer ended in reassuring laughter, and the living room often seemed clouded with uncertainties, with unfinished knowledge, as if they all knew something would happen and yet did not know what.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
