incertitudes

noun

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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  1. doubts
  2. suspicions
  3. uncertainties
  4. concerns
Noun
  • But the public show of confidence hasn’t quieted longstanding doubts about Collins’ chances of ousting Ossoff.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Markets sink on global selloff in chip stocks A global selloff in chip stocks dragged markets down Thursday, as record earnings from TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, failed to quell doubts over the sustainability of AI spending.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of doubts
Noun
  • Any signs of enthusiasm for the meal created suspicions of cook-napping.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • By the mid-1980s, Diana was sure that Charles and Camilla had rekindled their romantic affair, ultimately confronting Camilla about her suspicions at a party in 1989.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Definition of suspicions
Noun
  • Equally important, attribution studies identify where scientific confidence is high, where important uncertainties remain, and where additional research is needed.
    — Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
  • Like those who came before, the current class of pop stars are meeting the moment with music that reflects their own uncertainties.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
Definition of uncertainties
Noun
  • None of the underlying concerns is new, even if the rating is.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Other parents have been actively voicing their concerns at public comments and through local advocacy.
    — Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of concerns
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