Definition of Uncertainty
Uncertainty
un·cer·tain·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the quality or state of being unreliable, unknown, or indefinite, i.e. the state of being uncertain;
e.g. He was hesitant to pursue that course of action due to the uncertainty of its outcome.
(noun)
something that is not defined, certain, or known, i.e. something that is uncertain, or something that causes one to feel uncertain/doubtful;
e.g. We want to eliminate every uncertainty that we can from this situation. He accepted their offer without any uncertainty or hesitation.
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shifting sands
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