as in doubt
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 uncertainty
The uncertainty, including how long Mayor Karen Bass’ 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew will remain in effect, has added to the pall over downtown L.A., where businesses and restaurants are also struggling with security issues and the many unknowns of the swiftly evolving crisis.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Polls have shown significant partisan divides, most Republicans expressing continued confidence in Trump's approach, despite broad public concern regarding the risks posed by tariffs and mounting international uncertainty.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
That led to weeks of uncertainty before lawmakers restarted formal negotiations last week.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Fears of a supply shock There remains significant uncertainty over just how high gasoline and oil will go because Iran’s response is unclear.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Polls have shown significant partisan divides, most Republicans expressing continued confidence in Trump's approach, despite broad public concern regarding the risks posed by tariffs and mounting international uncertainty.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
That led to weeks of uncertainty before lawmakers restarted formal negotiations last week.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Fears of a supply shock There remains significant uncertainty over just how high gasoline and oil will go because Iran’s response is unclear.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainty
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But there was never any doubt in their intent: put a creative, Midwest spin on country music.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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As for the future, there is no doubt that if peace can be achieved, many billions of dollars will have to be spent before Ukraine can again supply its economy and people with the energy needed for a fully functioning state.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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However, Gac insisted that many of the performer’s lyrics are steeped in skepticism toward political leaders, union bosses, and employers.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Trump has also repeatedly undercut Zelenskyy and provided rhetorical support to Putin, expressing skepticism of any criticism directed toward the Russian leader, and seeking to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions without guaranteeing their freedom and sovereignty in the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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Instead, this suspicion about the trailer tells a more interesting and deeper story about the relationship between marketing and proof in media.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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“Uncertainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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