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单词 uncertainties
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certainty

noun

cer·​tain·​ty ˈsər-tᵊn-tē How to pronounce certainty (audio)
plural certainties
1
: something that is certain
2
: the quality or state of being certain especially on the basis of evidence

Synonyms

  • assurance
  • assuredness
  • certitude
  • cocksureness
  • confidence
  • conviction
  • doubtlessness
  • face
  • positiveness
  • satisfaction
  • sureness
  • surety
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Example Sentences

Scientists still do not know with any degree of certainty why the disease spread so quickly. We cannot predict the outcome with absolute certainty. There was no certainty that the package would arrive in time. Her certainty about these complex moral issues is surprising.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English certeinte, borrowed from Anglo-French certeinté, from certein, certain certain entry 1 + -té -ty

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

certainty

noun

cer·​tain·​ty ˈsər-tᵊn-tē How to pronounce certainty (audio)
plural certainties
1
: something that is sure
Victory was a certainty.
2
: the quality or state of being sure
She answered with certainty.

uncertainties

noun

plural of uncertainty
as in doubts
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • doubts
  • concerns
  • suspicions
  • skepticism
  • distrust
  • anxieties
  • misgivings
  • mistrust
  • reservations
  • queries
  • dubitations
  • misdoubts
  • paranoias
  • incertitudes
  • disbeliefs
  • dubieties
  • qualms
  • tremors
  • incredulities
  • compunctions
  • scruples
  • niggles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • beliefs
  • assurances
  • convictions
  • confidences
  • trusts
  • certainties
  • certitudes
  • sureties
  • faiths
  • credences
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