incertitudes

Definition of incertitudesnext
plural of incertitude
as in doubts
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something a growing incertitude about the honesty of the housekeeper they had just hired

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Noun
  • Those doubts have eased now that Pope Francis is playing to its potential.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
  • However, Emeka Moronu, manufacturing industry expert, expresses doubts about its widespread adoption.
    Etiido Uko March 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Defense lawyers asked him about possible enemies of the president, the political atmosphere at the time and whether suspicions over drug trafficking ties in the assassination were raised.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The most grinding suspicions encountered by many survivors—about whether they were ever really struck at all—may in any case be mooted in the coming years.
    Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But a meaningful pickup in 2026 seems unlikely given the uncertainties that abound, including AI.
    Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Until now, the Houthis have been reluctant to fight, fearing assassinations of their leaders, internal divisions in Yemen and uncertainties over weapons supplies, the experts said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The House Health and Human Services Committee killed the bill in part due to concerns about job losses.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Supporters of the referendum have expressed excitement over the amenities that would come with the possible Frontier Sports Complex activity center while opponents have expressed concerns over a potential financial burden the referendum would impose.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Incertitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incertitudes. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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