uncertainty
noun
un·cer·tain·ty
ˌən-ˈsər-tᵊn-tē 
Synonyms
Examples of uncertainty in a Sentence
There is some uncertainty about the company's future.
He accepted the position without hesitation or uncertainty.
Recent Examples on the Web
Vision Marine's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended August 31, 2023, and its periodic filings with the SEC provide a detailed discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
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Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
Additional assumptions, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in Kintara's registration statements, reports and other filings with the SEC, which are available on Kintara's website, and at www.sec.gov.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Forward-looking statements describe Applied DNA's future plans, projections, strategies, and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Applied DNA.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Tesla has been facing more uncertainty on Wall Street than at any point since its near-bankruptcy several years ago.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2024
That makes for uncertainty over which emergency abortions may be legal.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2024
When the world was faced with uncertainty my music offered solace to those in need.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 21 Apr. 2024
As these programs become more widespread, employees can weather economic uncertainty and build stronger relationships with their employers.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The plaintiffs sought some 22 million yen (around $142,000) in damages to their mental health because of the uncertainty and stress the hasty notices bring.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
Additional assumptions, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in Kintara's registration statements, reports and other filings with the SEC, which are available on Kintara's website, and at www.sec.gov.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Forward-looking statements describe Applied DNA's future plans, projections, strategies, and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Applied DNA.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Tesla has been facing more uncertainty on Wall Street than at any point since its near-bankruptcy several years ago.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2024
That makes for uncertainty over which emergency abortions may be legal.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2024
When the world was faced with uncertainty my music offered solace to those in need.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 21 Apr. 2024
As these programs become more widespread, employees can weather economic uncertainty and build stronger relationships with their employers.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The plaintiffs sought some 22 million yen (around $142,000) in damages to their mental health because of the uncertainty and stress the hasty notices bring.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Uncertainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncertainty. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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uncertainty
noun
un·cer·tain·ty
ˌən-ˈsərt-ᵊn-tē
1
: lack of certainty
2
: something that is uncertain
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