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UNCERTAINTY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNCERTAINTY?

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Uncertainty as a Noun
Definitions of "Uncertainty" as a noun
Synonyms of "Uncertainty" as a noun (41 Words)
Usage Examples of "Uncertainty" as a noun
Associations of "Uncertainty" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Uncertainty” are: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, precariousness, uncertainness, unpredictability, unreliability, riskiness, chanciness, lack of certainty, indecision, irresolution, hesitancy, wavering, vacillation, equivocation, vagueness, ambivalence, lack of conviction, disquiet, disquietude, wariness, chariness, scepticism, lack of confidence, diffidence, qualm, misgiving, apprehension, quandary, dilemma, reservation, niggle, scruple, second thought, query, question, question mark, suspicion

Uncertainty as a Noun

Definitions of "Uncertainty" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “uncertainty” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The state of being uncertain.
The state of being unsure of something.
Something that is uncertain or that causes one to feel uncertain.
Being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance.

Synonyms of "Uncertainty" as a noun (41 Words)

ambivalence	The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. Government ambivalence* towards the arts.*
apprehension	Fearful expectation or anticipation. She had some apprehensions about the filming.
chanciness	Branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling.
chariness	The trait of being cautious and watchful.
diffidence	Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. I say this with some diffidence.
dilemma	A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable. He wants to make money but he also disapproves of it Den s dilemma* in a nutshell.*
disquiet	The trait of seeming ill at ease. Public disquiet* about animal testing.*
disquietude	Feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable. Such passages reflect a sense of disquietude* of alienation even.*
doubt	Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something. Some doubt* has been cast upon the authenticity of this account.*
doubtfulness	The state of being unsure of something.
dubiety	The state or quality of being doubtful; uncertainty. His enemies made much of the dubiety* of his paternity.*
dubiousness	Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something. The dubiousness* of his claim.*
equivocation	The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication. I say this without equivocation.
hesitancy	The quality or state of being hesitant. His hesitancy* revealed his basic indisposition.*
incertitude	The state of being unsure of something. Some schools broke down under the stresses of policy incertitude.
indecision	Doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action. Government indecision* over the future of local taxation.*
irresolution	The trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose. A moment of irresolution.
lack of certainty	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of confidence	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of conviction	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
misgiving	A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something. I felt a sense of misgiving* at the prospect of retirement.*
precariousness	The state of being dangerously likely to fall or collapse. The precariousness* of his income.*
qualm	A momentary faint or sick feeling. Military regimes generally have no qualms about controlling the press.
quandary	State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options. Kate was in a quandary.
query	A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information. If you have any queries please telephone our office.
question	An instance of questioning. There s no question* that the company s true financial situation is different.*
question mark	An instance of questioning.
reservation	The act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion. He recommended her without any reservations.
riskiness	A state of danger involving risk.
scepticism	The theory that certain knowledge is impossible. Cartesian scepticism.
scruple	A unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries. In the choice of a second wife one scruple* of prudence is worth a pound of passion.*
second thought	1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites.
suspicion	Being of a suspicious nature. Her activities were regarded with suspicion* by the headmistress.*
uncertainness	Being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance.
unpredictability	The trait of being unpredictably irresolute. The constant element of unpredictability* keeps the show fresh.*
unreliability	The trait of not being dependable or reliable. She causes havoc in the office because of her unreliability.
vacillation	Indecision in speech or action. The First Minister s vacillation* over the affair.*
vagueness	Indistinctness of shape or character. The scene had the swirling vagueness* of a painting by Turner.*
wariness	Caution about possible dangers or problems. They had all regarded her with wariness.
wavering	The act of moving back and forth.

Usage Examples of "Uncertainty" as a noun

Times of uncertainty and danger.
Financial uncertainties.
The uncertainty of the outcome.

Associations of "Uncertainty" (30 Words)

agnostic	Of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism. Our industry is moving towards a device agnostic* model.*
ambiguity	An expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context. We can detect no ambiguity* in this section of the Act.*
ambiguous	Not clear or decided. The polling had a complex and equivocal or ambiguous* message for potential female candidates.*
ambiguously	In an ambiguous manner. The new clause is ambiguously* worded.*
ambivalent	Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow. An ambivalent* attitude to Europe.*
caprice	A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour. A land where men were ruled by law and not by caprice.
doubt	Consider unlikely or have doubts about. I doubt* my ability to do the job.*
doubtful	Improbable. He looked doubtful* but gave a nod.*
dubious	Fraught with uncertainty or doubt. What one found uncertain the other found dubious* or downright false.*
equivocal	Open to question-Anna Jameson. The officer s equivocal* behavior increased the victim s uneasiness.*
imprecise	Not precise. The witness could give only vague and imprecise* descriptions.*
imprecision	Lack of exactness or accuracy. All scientific measurements come with some degree of imprecision.
inconclusive	Not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question. Three years of inconclusive* negotiations.*
incredulity	The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. He stared down the street in incredulity.
incredulous	(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. An incredulous* gasp.*
indeterminate	(of a quantity) having no definite or definable value. The carpet is an indeterminate* dull shade.*
inexact	Not exact. An inexact* description.*
shady	Unscrupulous. A shady* part of town.*
skeptic	Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs.
skeptical	Marked by or given to doubt. A skeptical* approach to the nature of miracles.*
skepticism	The disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge.
suspicious	Not as expected. Police were called when staff became suspicious.
suspiciously	With suspicion. What s going on I asked suspiciously.
uncertain	Subject to change. A gun with a rather uncertain* trigger.*
unclear	Not easily deciphered. The reason for their actions is unclear* to this day.*
undecided	(of a person) not having made a decision. The jury remained undecided.
vagary	An unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person’s behavior, etc. The vagaries of the weather.
vague	Not clearly expressed or understood. A vague* uneasiness.*
vaguely	Slightly. He nodded vaguely.
whim	A sudden desire. He had a whimsy about flying to the moon.