Antonyms for incertitude


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-sur-ti-tood, -tyood
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsɜr tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud


Definition of incertitude

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "variability," from Middle French incertitude (14c.), from Late Latin incertitudinem (nominative incertitudo); see certitude. Incertain "uncertain" and incertainty "uncertainty" also were living words in Middle English.
  • noun uncertainty
Example sentences :
  • There was no incertitude as to facts—as to the one material fact, I mean.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • In his incertitude of the ground on which he stood Razumov felt perturbed.
  • Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
  • His parents were already there living in sorrow, incertitude, and apprehension.
  • Extract from : « Tales Of Hearsay » by Joseph Conrad
  • Clarke was truly in a pitiable state of incertitude and despair.
  • Extract from : « The Tyranny of the Dark » by Hamlin Garland
  • Her brain was nearly wearied out with incertitude and perplexity.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of Ashlydyat » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • On this scene of incertitude and disturbance the day began to break.
  • Extract from : « Canada in Flanders, Volume II (of 3) » by Lord Max Aitken Beaverbrook
  • But this state of incertitude and confused agitation cannot last for ever.
  • Extract from : « The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life » by Emile Durkheim
  • Jeffard said it with eyes downcast, but there was no incertitude in the words.
  • Extract from : « The Helpers » by Francis Lynde
  • An excess of incertitude also prevails as to his rank and historic area.
  • Extract from : « The Army Mule and Other War Sketches » by Henry A. Castle
  • Michael had a presentiment that this would be the means of rescuing him from his incertitude.
  • Extract from : « The Enemies of Women » by Vicente Blasco Ibez

Synonyms for incertitude

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