uncertainty

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The state of not being sure or confident about something.

   There is still a lot of uncertainty about the future of the company.

2. 2
   noun

   Something that is unknown or not yet decided.

   Despite the many uncertainties, they pressed ahead with the plan.

Common collocations

• uncertainty principle Noun + noun

From Middle English uncerteynte; equivalent to un- + certainty or uncertain + -ty.

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