uncertainties

NOUN

doubt, changeableness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguity ambivalence anxiety concern confusion distrust mistrust skepticism suspicion trouble uneasiness unpredictability worry

STRONG

bewilderment conjecture contingency dilemma disquiet doubtfulness dubiety guesswork hesitancy hesitation incertitude inconclusiveness indecision irresolution misgiving mystification oscillation perplexity puzzle puzzlement qualm quandary query reserve scruple vagueness wonder

WEAK

lack of confidence questionableness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance belief calmness certainty clarity composure confidence contentment faith happiness peace trust

STRONG

reality solution sureness truth

WEAK

definiteness security

Example Sentences

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Uncertainties persist around how Chinese automakers can introduce the advanced features overseas to create differentiated global products, Bernstein analysts write in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"Uncertainties over the US economy and its tariff policy are still remaining, but declining" compared with the last policy meeting in October, BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda told reporters.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Uncertainties about the details of the candidates’ proposals resulted in laughably wide ranges in the committee’s fiscal estimates.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

Uncertainties over U.S.-China relations and a delay in launching the business due to COVID-related reasons were the key concerns, one of the sources said, without elaborating.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

So it seems there are Uncertainties, even beyond those between the Cup and the Lip.

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.