uncertainness

noun

Definition of uncertainnessnext
as in uncertainty

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  1. uncertainty
  2. incertitude
  3. doubt
  4. skepticism
  5. mistrust
  6. distrust
  7. suspicion
Noun
  • The uncertainty around his future had become an increasing distraction for the club, with negotiations lasting several weeks.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • What's Next The Syrian transitional government is still in its formative stages, leaving uncertainty about its implications for the country's future.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of uncertainty
Noun
  • And yet the actor spent much of a recent conversation candidly admitting to ambivalence and incertitude.
    New York Times, New York Times, 27 May 2021
  • In an offseason of inactivity and incertitude, Bloom’s marquee move will be hiring a new manager.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Jan. 2020
Definition of incertitude
Noun
  • While there have already been glimpses of this in the past with former TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry, there's no doubt fans will see more of this, especially heading into the Royal Rumble.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • In addition, conservative thought leaders — including those behind the Project 2025 playbook — have been contemplating Trump’s return for years, and have no doubt been helping Trump craft orders that are less vulnerable to legal challenges, the experts said.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of doubt
Noun
  • In Chicago, where then-Mayor Rahm Emmanuel was a supporter, local leaders expressed skepticism about whether Boring could build an airport loop without public funding.
    Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In Mexico, the migrant panic button plan has been greeted with considerable skepticism.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of skepticism
Noun
  • MicroStrategy has continuously bought Bitcoin since then, building significant ownership that has attracted both respect and mistrust.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some people conjecture that the drone hysteria is the product of the public’s mistrust of government.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of mistrust
Noun
  • Because of his distrust of international agreements, President-elect Trump could issue major reservations to the IHR or withdraw entirely.
    Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Mujica said the consulates are often viewed with distrust by Mexican migrants.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of distrust
Noun
  • Virgil Thew, 47, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide in suspicion of fatally shooting a 33-year-old woman and two girls, ages 12 and 13, at a home in New Lisbon, Wis., authorities said.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • While officials have yet to confirm whether arson is responsible for the widespread fires, suspicions of intentional ignition have circulated widely on social media.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of suspicion
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