UNCERTAINTIES Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

uncertainties

noun

plural of uncertainty

as in doubts

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something uncertainty about her job prospects has her worried

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Recent Examples of uncertainties Experimental results can help engineers identify uncertainties before committing to larger, more expensive demonstrations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 But there are uncertainties ahead, including MLB labor negotiations, which will address the contentious question of a player salary cap and could result in a prolonged work stoppage in 2027. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 While the artificial intelligence infrastructure investment boom and energy shocks have injected fresh short term uncertainties into the inflation outlook, the broader US economy is not overheating. — CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Despite these uncertainties, many women continue to relax their hair, but Belmo emphasizes an empathetic, practical harm-reduction approach. — Ata-Owaji Victor, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Artificial general intelligence is only so important Other uncertainties surrounding AI matter less. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said during the discussion some flexibility was incorporated into the resolution because uncertainties are likely to unfold, which will be beyond the control of the administration. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 For people filling their gas tanks and paying their heating bills, these forecasting uncertainties mean prices are likely to stay high and volatile for some time, even when the fighting stops. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 We’re not immersed in any of the procedural’s dangers, its uncertainties, its suspense, its psychic toll. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

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Shares tumbled to as low as 79 cents a share intraday in late 2008, as doubts grew about its ability to stay in business.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Soon, in spite of my doubts, we were informed that, the next week, cameras were coming in.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of doubts

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In the meantime, the case is already raising suspicions that the Saudi Arabian government may have been involved.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Her mother drank from the water bottle and realized there was a sour taste, sparking suspicions her water was being tampered with.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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