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incertidumbre

[in.ser.ti.ˈdum.bre]
nounfemininepl: incertidumbres
uncertainty
1. The state of being uncertain or unsure about something; lack of certainty or confidence
There is great uncertainty about the future of the project.
Há grande incertidumbre sobre o futuro do projeto.
2. Doubt or hesitation in one's mind
She felt incertidumbre about making such an important decision.
Ela sentiu incertidumbre ao tomar uma decisão tão importante.
3. Lack of precision or clarity in information or knowledge
The incertidumbre in the data made analysis difficult.
A incertidumbre nos dados dificultou a análise.
Synonyms
dudaincertezainseguridadindecisiónvacilación
Antonyms
certezaseguridadcertidumbreconvicciónconfianza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incerteza
More commonly used in Brazil than incertidumbre
Portugal
incerteza
Preferred form in European Portuguese
Spain
incertidumbre
Standard usage in Spanish-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

en la incertidumbre - in uncertainty
vivir en la incertidumbre - to live in uncertainty
sembrado de incertidumbre - shrouded in uncertainty
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