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 One of the disaster’s greatest uncertainties remains the fate of people who are still unaccounted for. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Faced with these uncertainties, some organizations are pushing back. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 In real time, Beatty outlines his fears and uncertainties with reluctant optimism. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Despite all the uncertainties and challenges ahead of the Dolphins this season, the most prominent of the newcomers seems positive. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026 Determined to understand what is really going on, two teenagers begin an investigation that leads them to challenge the invaders, their town’s conformity and their own uncertainties. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 25 June 2026 Retirement confidence has been trending lower in recent years, a time of elevated inflation and myriad economic uncertainties. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 June 2026 Risks and uncertainties remain Despite the gradual reopening of the Strait, uncertainty remains as tensions could flare once more given the fragility of the interim agreement. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 June 2026 At age 33, the market isn’t going to get too overheated for Powell, especially on a longer deal, and Miami’s other offseason uncertainties (cough Giannis cough) could limit how far the Heat are willing to go to retain him as free agency kicks off. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
  1. doubts
  2. suspicions
Noun
  • The inconsistency in messaging raises further doubts that negotiators can meet their 60-day deadline after the two sides traded attacks over the weekend, straining their already fragile ceasefire.
    — Deva Lee, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of doubts
Noun
  • At least 60 Israelis have been indicted on charges of spying for Iran, but this appears to be the first time an American has been detained in Israel on similar suspicions.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • The suspect was arrested in a joint operation by the Israel Police and Shin Bet Security Agency after suspicions were raised by international security officials, according to Ynetnews.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
Definition of suspicions

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