Uncertainty

11 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The state of being uncertain, not sure, or unable to predict outcomes reliably. It represents doubt or lack of confidence about something.

“Economic uncertainty led investors to adopt more cautious strategies.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/

Syllables

un·cer·tain·ty

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Synonyms

doubtunpredictabilityambiguity

Antonyms

certainty

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Wordle

Contains two T's and two N's; -TY ending pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; the Y (4) and C (3) add value

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