incertitude
- noun
- /ɪnˈsɜrtɪtud/
- Formal
:
incertidumbre
- He voiced his incertitude regarding the project deadline, expressing concern about meeting expectations.
Examples
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Her incertitude about the job interview made her nervous and unsure of herself.
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Guevara's uncertainty as to how both father and mother fit into an authoritative role in this decisive developmental stage is echoed by his incertitude when he claims himself to be a reliable source.
Academic text (2001) -
The incertitude.
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Despite her talent, her incertitude often held her back from speaking in public.
Synonyms
∞
1.6
A feeling of not being sure about something
∞
2.7
A feeling of doubt about whether something is true
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4.0
Not being sure about what will happen or what to do
93
3.7
A feeling of not being sure about yourself or what you can do
73
4.8
A feeling of doubt that makes you hesitate to agree
37
6.4
A feeling of not trusting people or plans much
35
8.4
A feeling of doubt or unease about whether you are doing the right thing
27
5.9
A feeling of doubt or worry about whether something will turn out well
21
4.6
Not feeling sure about what you can do or your decisions
19
3.4
Not able to make a choice quickly or with confidence
7
4.2
A short pause before you act because you are not sure
7
8.1
A feeling of not believing something surprising
3
5.1
Not being able to decide quickly or confidently
3
5.5
A time when someone is unsure about a choice
3
5.3
A short pause before doing or saying something because you feel unsure
2
4.3
Short times when a person feels unsure about a choice or situation
1
8.0
Not being able to decide or act
1
7.0
A feeling of being unsure and slow to decide
1
6.7
A feeling of doubt and worry about what will happen
1
9.9
A feeling of doubt about whether something is true
1
7.8
A feeling of doubt or not trusting something
A feeling of doubt or low confidence
A state of not knowing what will happen
A feeling of not being sure about something
A feeling of not being sure about something
A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something
Not being able to make firm decisions
Feeling unsure and worried about safety or the future
The quality of being doubtful about whether something is true
A quiet feeling of not being sure about something
Antonyms
How Certain
Surface Forms
Morphology
incertitude = certitude (semi-transparent) = in + cert + tude
The prefix 'in-' negates 'certitude', but 'incertitude' is less commonly used than 'uncertainty', which may confuse learners.
Etymology
The word incertitude comes from the Latin parts in- 'not' and certus 'certain'. So it literally means 'not certain', like the familiar word certain with in- making it the opposite, and that's why incertitude means a state of doubt or lack of confidence.