uncertainty

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a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain:

Nothing is ever decided, and all the uncertainty is very bad for staff morale.

Life is full of uncertainties.

the feeling of not being sure what will happen in the future:

The rule changes are complicated and cause uncertainty for workers and headaches for employers.

At a time of economic uncertainty, risk taking can seem particularly difficult.

There are uncertainties that loom over commodities prices.

uncertainty about/over When there is uncertainty about financing, then private equity is not so quick to make deals.