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    uncertainty

    US /ʌnˈsə:tn:ti/

    ・

    UK /ʌn'sɜ:tntɪ/

    B2TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounFeeling of not really knowing what will happen
    I had some uncertainty with the business plan
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounLack of confidence; doubt.
    She spoke with uncertainty, her voice trembling slightly.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe degree of doubt in a measurement.
    The uncertainty in the measurement was estimated to be ± 0.5 cm.

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    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • uncertainty, but highly intelligent people aren't  bothered in the same way. Why? Because sometimes,  

      uncertainty, but highly intelligent people aren't  bothered in the same way. Why? Because sometimes,  

    • Understanding Ambiguity Most people have a hard time coping with uncertainty,

      Understanding Ambiguity Most people have a hard time coping with uncertainty,

    B1

    Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash

    02:23Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash
    • From a foggy helicopter crash site in northwest Iran, new uncertainty is spreading across the Middle East.

      From a foggy helicopter crash site in northwest Iran, new uncertainty is spreading across the Middle East.

    • uncertainty is spreading across the Middle East.

      uncertainty is spreading across the Middle East.

    B1

    Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma

    09:31Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
    • One potential explanation for this is paternal uncertainty.

      One potential explanation for this is paternal uncertainty.

    • And while they do continue to live with their sons, remember, there's that whole parental uncertainty thing.

      And while they do continue to live with their sons, remember, there's that whole parental uncertainty thing.

    B2

    Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now

    10:39Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now
    • And it has to do with what's going on in the bigger economy. It has to do with uncertainty, but it also has to do with a lot of quirkiness inside employers about how they handle hiring these days.

      And it has to do with what's going on in the bigger economy. It has to do with uncertainty, but it also has to do with a lot of quirkiness inside employers about how they handle hiring these days.

    • It has to do with uncertainty.

      It has to do with uncertainty.

    B1

    Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream

    09:29Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream
    • So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity, and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

      So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity, and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

    • So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

      So that loss of financial stability can create a sense of powerlessness and insecurity and contribute to feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability.

    A2

    Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

    11:49Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
    • The rebellion failed, but caused a lot of uncertainty on the political situation of Ireland

      The rebellion failed, but caused a lot of uncertainty on the political situation of Ireland

    • The rebellion failed, but caused a lot of uncertainty on the political situation of Ireland

      The rebellion failed, but caused a lot of uncertainty on the political situation of Ireland

    B1

    Why Stupid People Think They're Smart [The Dunning-Kruger Effect]

    10:59Why Stupid People Think They're Smart [The Dunning-Kruger Effect]
    • This border is what determines our uncertainty or doubt.

      This border is what determines our uncertainty or doubt.

    • People don't like uncertainty.

      People don't like uncertainty.

    B1

    Google - Year In Search 2016

    02:01Google - Year In Search 2016
    • VO: THE UNCERTAINTY OF BREXIT,

      VO: THE UNCERTAINTY OF BREXIT,

    A2

    Why Brexit Failed the UK

    08:54Why Brexit Failed the UK
    • Businesses were spooked by the uncertainty of Brexit and decided to invest elsewhere.

      Businesses were spooked by the uncertainty of Brexit and decided to invest elsewhere.

    • Businesses were spooked by the uncertainty of Brexit and decided to invest elsewhere.

      Businesses were spooked by the uncertainty of Brexit and decided to invest elsewhere.

    B1

    China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% as trade war ramps up | BBC News

    06:45China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% as trade war ramps up | BBC News
    • Uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs again affecting markets there.

      Uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs again affecting markets there.

    • Uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs again affecting markets there.

      Uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs again affecting markets there.

    B1