uncertainty
/ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/
un · cer · tain · ty
/ʌn · ˈsɜːr · tən · ti/
English Definition
n. doubt, unpredictability
Significado en Español
incertidumbre
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự không chắc chắn, sự bất ổn
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Example Sentence
The outcome is full of uncertainty.
结果充满不确定性。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un(not)+certain(sure)+ty
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “uncertainty” as used in the context of not being sure about future events?
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A
Reliability
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B
Probability
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C
Doubt
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D
Security
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C — Doubt.
“uncertainty” means n. doubt, unpredictability
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
There was great ______ about whether the game would happen in the storm.
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A
uncertainty
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B
confidence
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C
certainty
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D
proof
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A — uncertainty.
“uncertainty” means n. doubt, unpredictability
Common questions about “uncertainty”
What does “uncertainty” mean?
uncertainty — n. doubt, unpredictability. In Chinese: 不确定，不安定.
How do you pronounce “uncertainty”?
uncertainty is pronounced /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: un · cer · tain · ty.
How do you use “uncertainty” in a sentence?
The outcome is full of uncertainty. (结果充满不确定性。)
What are synonyms for “uncertainty”?
doubt, unpredictability — all close in meaning to uncertainty (n. doubt, unpredictability).
Is “uncertainty” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. uncertainty appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “uncertainty”?
un(not)+certain(sure)+ty
