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Updated June 2026
The state of being uncertain, not sure, or unable to predict outcomes reliably. It represents doubt or lack of confidence about something.
“Economic uncertainty led investors to adopt more cautious strategies.”
/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/
un·cer·tain·ty
Contains two T's and two N's; -TY ending pattern
Worth 16 points; the Y (4) and C (3) add value
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