uncertainty
noun
un·cer·tain·ty
ˌən-ˈsər-tᵊn-tē 
Examples of uncertainty in a Sentence
There is some uncertainty about the company's future.
He accepted the position without hesitation or uncertainty.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 July 2026
For years, uncertainty about my work was connected to uncertainty about myself.
—
Literary Hub,
6 July 2026
That uncertainty has helped make verification features increasingly common across dating platforms.
—
Matthew Kayser
updated July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
On-the-record conversations will explore how AI, economic uncertainty, and shifting employee expectations are reshaping organizations, from talent shortages and workforce trust to AI adoption and organizational resilience.
—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for uncertainty
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“Uncertainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncertainty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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