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Definition of incertitude

incertitude

/ɪnˈsɝː.tə.tuːd/
in · cer · ti · tude
Plural:incertitudes
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Adjective:incertain
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• noun

1

A state of mental uncertainty, doubt, or hesitation; a lack of confidence or assurance.

Example

"Years of economic instability left the young graduates in a state of profound incertitude regarding their career prospects."

2

The quality or condition of being unsettled, unpredictable, or insecure.

Example

"The treaty was intended to bring lasting stability to a region long plagued by political incertitude."

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• Rhymes for incertitude

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Middle French incertitude, from Late Latin incertitudo, which was formed from Latin incertus ('uncertain'), combining the negative prefix in- ('not') and certus ('sure, fixed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incertitude. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incertitude
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