noun
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Meanings
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noun
The state of not being sure or confident about something.
There is still a lot of uncertainty about the future of the company.
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noun
Something that is unknown or not yet decided.
Despite the many uncertainties, they pressed ahead with the plan.
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uncertainness
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uncertainties
Etymology
From Middle English uncerteynte; equivalent to un- + certainty or uncertain + -ty.
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