uncertainty

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uncertainty Heisenberg uncertainty principle uncertainty principle

Main Entry: un·cer·tain·ty
Pronunciation: -t^&n-tE
Function: noun
1 : the quality or state of being uncertain : DOUBT
2 : something that is uncertain
synonyms UNCERTAINTY, DOUBT, DUBIETY, SKEPTICISM, SUSPICION, MISTRUST mean lack of sureness about someone or something. UNCERTAINTY may range from a falling short of certainty to an almost complete lack of conviction or knowledge especially about an outcome or result <assumed the role of manager without hesitation or uncertainty>. DOUBT suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision <plagued by doubts as to what to do>. DUBIETY stresses a wavering between conclusions <felt some dubiety about its practicality>. SKEPTICISM implies unwillingness to believe without conclusive evidence <an economic forecast greeted with skepticism>. SUSPICION stresses lack of faith in the truth, reality, fairness, or reliability of something or someone <regarded the stranger with suspicion>. MISTRUST implies a genuine doubt based upon suspicion <had a great mistrust of doctors>.