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uncertainty
[/ʌnˈsɜːrtnti/]
noun
feminine
pl: uncertainties
incerteza
1.
the state of being uncertain; lack of certainty or confidence
There is great uncertainty about the future of the company.
Há grande incerteza sobre o futuro da empresa.
2.
something that is not known or cannot be predicted with confidence
The uncertainties in the market make investment risky.
As incertezas do mercado tornam o investimento arriscado.
3.
a state of doubt or hesitation
She spoke with uncertainty in her voice.
Ela falou com incerteza na voz.
Synonyms
doubt
hesitation
ambiguity
indecision
unpredictability
Antonyms
certainty
confidence
sureness
conviction
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incerteza
most common usage
São Paulo
incerteza
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
incerteza
standard usage
Portugal
incerteza
standard usage, sometimes 'incertidão' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the face of uncertainty
beyond a shadow of a doubt (opposite meaning)
up in the air
a shot in the dark
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