Uncertainty synonyms

Doubt, ambivalence, apprehension, and dilemma are all synonyms for uncertainty. Certainty, predictability, and confidence are antonyms of uncertainty. And here are 51 another word for uncertainty.

Another word for uncertainty

1. unpredictability

Ambivalence, chanciness, changeability, changeableness, chariness, disquiet, disquietude, doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, equivocation, fickleness, fitfulness, hesitancy, incertitude, inconstancy, indecision, irresolution, lack of certainty, lack of confidence, lack of conviction, precariousness, queries, questions, riskiness, scepticism, tentativeness, unpredictability, unreliability, unsureness, vacillation, vagueness, variability, wariness, wavering, and diffidence are all synonyms for uncertainty.

2. doubt

Apprehension, dilemma, doubt, misgiving, niggle, qualm, quandary, query, question mark, question, reservation, scruple, second thought, and suspicion are all another word for uncertainty.

Uncertainty synonym statistics

Uncertainty synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 4 synonyms with 5, 7, and 13 letters and 1 synonym with 6, and 15 letters. 5 synonyms with 8, and 12 letters and 6 synonyms with 9, and 10 letters.

7 synonyms with 11 letters and 2 synonyms with 14 letters. 3 synonyms with 16 letters. For a total of 48 another word for uncertainty.

Uncertainty sentences

There is much uncertainty ahead.

His decision caused great uncertainty.

Uncertainty makes planning quite difficult.

They faced uncertainty in negotiations.

Related Words for uncertainty

  1. Sustained
    • Synonyms: Maintained, continued
    • Opposites: discontinued, interrupted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Sustain
    • Synonyms: comfort, help
    • Opposites: torment, plague
    • Part of speech: verb
  3. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Intertwined
    • Synonyms: Interwoven, entangled
    • Opposites: separated, untangled
    • Part of speech: verb
  6. Intertwine
    • Synonyms: entwine, interweave
    • Opposites: separate, untangle
    • Part of speech: verb
  7. Strain
    • Synonyms: tension, tightness
    • Opposites: ease, relaxation
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Disturbance
    • Synonyms: disruption, distraction
    • Opposites: calm, peace
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Adherence
    • Synonyms: Compliance, obedience
    • Opposites: disobedience, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Substance
    • Synonyms: material, matter
    • Opposites: void, emptiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Hint
    • Synonyms: clue, inkling
    • Opposites: explicit, clarification
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Property
    • Synonyms: possessions, belongings
    • Opposites: loss, dispossession
    • Part of speech: noun
  13. Disdain
    • Synonyms: contempt, scorn
    • Opposites: admiration nd respect
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Intuitive
    • Synonyms: instinctive, intuitional
    • Opposites: logical, rational
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Hindrance
    • Synonyms: impediment, obstacle
    • Opposites: help, advantage
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Sequence
    • Synonyms: succession, order
    • Opposites: disorder, randomness
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Stance
    • Synonyms: posture, body position
    • Opposites: indifference, neutrality
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Points
    • Synonyms: tip, sharp end
    • Opposites: blanks, edges
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Assertive
    • Synonyms: confident, forceful
    • Opposites: retiring, passive, submissive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Dance
    • Synonyms: trip, sway
    • Opposites: still, freeze
    • Part of speech: verb
  21. Nuance
    • Synonyms: fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference
    • Opposites: bluntness, simplicity
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Certainly
    • Synonyms: unquestionably, surely
    • Opposites: no, possibly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  23. Most important
    • Synonyms: Critical, crucial
    • Opposites: least significant, insignificant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Distance
    • Synonyms: interval, space
    • Opposites: draw closer, friendliness
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Important
    • Synonyms: main, chief
    • Opposites: unimportant, inessential, irrelevant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Excerpt
    • Synonyms: extract, part
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Occurrence
    • Synonyms: event, incident
    • Opposites: rarity, anomaly
    • Part of speech: noun
  28. Gained
    • Synonyms: Acquired, obtained
    • Opposites: lost, forfeited
    • Part of speech: verb
  29. Gain
    • Synonyms: obtain, get
    • Opposites: lose, forfeit
    • Part of speech: verb
  30. Intricate
    • Synonyms: complex, complicated
    • Opposites: simple, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Maintain
    • Synonyms: keep in good condition, keep in repair
    • Opposites: break off, neglect
    • Part of speech: verb
  32. Complaint
    • Synonyms: protest, protestation
    • Opposites: praise, commendation
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Inconvenience
    • Synonyms: trouble, bother
    • Opposites: help, convenience
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Incentive
    • Synonyms: inducement, motivation
    • Opposites: deterrent, disincentive
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Intimidate
    • Synonyms: frighten, menace
    • Opposites: reassure, comfort
    • Part of speech: verb
  36. Intimidating
    • Synonyms: Frightening, alarming
    • Opposites: comforting, reassuring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Junction
    • Synonyms: join, joint
    • Opposites: separation, division
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Entertainment
    • Synonyms: amusement, pleasure
    • Opposites: boredom, drudgery
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Preference
    • Synonyms: liking, partiality
    • Opposites: disfavor, aversion
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Absence
    • Synonyms: non-attendance, non-appearance
    • Opposites: presence, availability
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Unimportant
    • Synonyms: insignificant, inconsequential
    • Opposites: important, significant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Pointless
    • Synonyms: senseless, futile
    • Opposites: useful, valuable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Enhance
    • Synonyms: increase, add to
    • Opposites: diminish, mar
    • Part of speech: verb
  44. Poverty
    • Synonyms: penury, destitution
    • Opposites: wealth, affluence
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Sincerely
    • Synonyms: genuinely, honestly
    • Opposites: insincerely, deceitfully
    • Part of speech: adverb
  46. Contain
    • Synonyms: hold, carry
    • Opposites: excludes, omits
    • Part of speech: verb
  47. Pertinent
    • Synonyms: relevant, to the point
    • Opposites: irrelevant, inappropriate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Resistance
    • Synonyms: opposition to, hostility to
    • Opposites: acceptance, receptivity
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Of the essence
    • Synonyms: vital, essential
    • Opposites: inessential, unimportant, non-essential
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Essence
    • Synonyms: quintessence, soul
    • Opposites: superficiality, insignificance
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Audience
    • Synonyms: spectators, listeners
    • Opposites: performers, speakers
    • Part of speech: noun
  52. Once
    • Synonyms: One time, at one time
    • Opposites: twice, many times
    • Part of speech: adverb
  53. Intend
    • Synonyms: plan, mean
    • Opposites: disregard, neglect
    • Part of speech: verb
  54. Intended
    • Synonyms: deliberate, intentional
    • Opposites: accidental, unplanned
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Compliance
    • Synonyms: Adherence, obedience
    • Opposites: disobedience, defiance
    • Part of speech: noun