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US/ʌnˈsɜːr.tən.ti/
UK/ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/
a state of not knowing what will happen or what is true
In context
There is a lot of uncertainty about the economy this year.
After losing his job, he lived with months of uncertainty about the future.
The uncertainty over exam dates made students very nervous.
Words that go with uncertainty
adjective + noun
- economic uncertaintyMany families are saving more because of economic uncertainty.
- great uncertaintyIt was a time of great uncertainty for the whole country.
noun + preposition
- uncertainty aboutThere is still uncertainty about when the new metro line will open.
- uncertainty overUncertainty over the new rules has worried small shop owners.
- period of uncertaintyAfter the merger, staff went through a long period of uncertainty.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have uncertainty to choose a university.Correct: I am not sure which university to choose.