Incertitude — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)in-ˈsər-tə-ˌtüd/ in·cer·ti·tude

Meaning & Definition of Incertitude

Incertitude (noun)

  1. uncertainty:
  2. absence of assurance or confidence, doubt
  3. the quality or state of being unstable or insecure

Incertitude (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

    "a growing incertitude about the honesty of the housekeeper they had just hired"

    similar: distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation (archaic), misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty
    related: disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle (chiefly British), qualm, scruple, tremor
    opposite: assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust
    near: credence, faith

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incertitude

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incertitude:

Archaic: dubitation
distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incertitude

Words with the opposite meaning of Incertitude:

assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust

Related Words for Incertitude

disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle, qualm, scruple, tremor

Near Antonyms of Incertitude

credence, faith

Origin & Etymology of Incertitude

Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin incertitudo, from Latin in- + Late Latin certitudo certitude

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Incertitude

What does "Incertitude" mean?

"Incertitude" means uncertainty:. As a noun, it is defined as: uncertainty:.

What is another word for "Incertitude"?

Other words for "Incertitude" include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation, misdoubt, misgiving and mistrust. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incertitude" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incertitude"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incertitude". Common alternatives include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness and query.

What is the opposite of "Incertitude"?

Antonyms of "Incertitude" include assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness and surety. Near antonyms include credence and faith.

How do you use "Incertitude" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incertitude" in a sentence: "a growing incertitude about the honesty of the housekeeper they had just hired".

Is "Incertitude" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incertitude" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Incertitude"?

"Incertitude" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈsər-tə-ˌtüd/ and divided into syllables as in·cer·ti·tude.

What is the origin of the word "Incertitude"?

"Incertitude" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin incertitudo, from Latin in- + Late Latin certitudo certitude. First known use: 15th century.