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

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uncertainties

“The move is consistent with maintaining rupiah’s stability amid global uncertainties in Middle East,” keeping inflation on target and supporting economic growth, Destry said at a press conference.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

“Employees of both Paramount and WBD are also harmed by the uncertainties caused by the delay.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Shares of Foxconn have rebounded from a first-quarter slump as investors shrugged off geopolitical uncertainties and focused on soaring demand for AI hardware, driven by hyperscalers’ massive investments in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

The EPA is continuing to fully quantify and consider the compliance costs for affected industries, even though those costs are subject to many of the same uncertainties as the benefits.

From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026

For all his uncertainties, Daniel is still more comfortable in his skin than Charlie will ever be in his.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon