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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
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Recent Examples of uncertainties
Coupled with ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and elevated interest rates, many late-stage private companies may conclude that staying private is the safer bet, at least for now.
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Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
One economist concluded the Fed’s slower rate of interest rate cuts — from four to two — were a result of uncertainties related to tariffs and immigration policies.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, a business with predictable cash flow is often seen as more reliable for loan repayment than one that has large fluctuations and uncertainties in its revenue.
—Lechi (richard) Zhang, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
As many Americans begin their holiday festivities, service members are facing uncertainties as a potential government shutdown looms.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
As the new year approaches, entrepreneurs face both opportunities and uncertainties.
—Robert Gauvreau, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Strengthen Financial Resilience Economic uncertainties are a given, but financial preparedness can make the difference between weathering the storm and falling behind.
—Robert Gauvreau, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In the midst of the continuing contradictions and uncertainties, at least Pennsylvania is trying to find the answer but allow fracking to continue, as opposed to a State like New York, which has basically banned the technology completely.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have brought uncertainties in trade routes.
—Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
One economist concluded the Fed’s slower rate of interest rate cuts — from four to two — were a result of uncertainties related to tariffs and immigration policies.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For example, a business with predictable cash flow is often seen as more reliable for loan repayment than one that has large fluctuations and uncertainties in its revenue.
—Lechi (richard) Zhang, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
As many Americans begin their holiday festivities, service members are facing uncertainties as a potential government shutdown looms.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
As the new year approaches, entrepreneurs face both opportunities and uncertainties.
—Robert Gauvreau, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Strengthen Financial Resilience Economic uncertainties are a given, but financial preparedness can make the difference between weathering the storm and falling behind.
—Robert Gauvreau, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In the midst of the continuing contradictions and uncertainties, at least Pennsylvania is trying to find the answer but allow fracking to continue, as opposed to a State like New York, which has basically banned the technology completely.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East have brought uncertainties in trade routes.
—Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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