incertitude

Definitions of incertitude
  1. noun
    the quality of being vague and poorly defined
    synonyms: doute, hésitation, indécision
  2. noun
    an uncertain cognitive state
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    type of:
    doute
    the state of being unsure of something
  3. noun
    the state of being unsure of something
    synonyms: doute
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    antonyms:
    certitude
    the state of being certain
    types:
    méfiance
    doubt about someone's honesty
    indécision
    doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
    hésitation
    indecision in speech or action
    type of:
    état cognitif
    the state of a person's cognitive processes
  4. noun
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
    synonyms: embrouille
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    type of:
    confusion, désordre
    a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
  5. noun
    being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
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    antonyms:
    certitude, chose certaine
    something that is certain
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    doute
    uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
    doute, hésitation, indécision
    the quality of being vague and poorly defined
    invraisemblance
    the quality of being improbable
    incrédibilité, invraisemblance
    the improbability of a specified outcome
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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