Kawalangtiyak (en. Uncertainty)
/kawalangtiyak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being uncertain or unclear.
The uncertainty of the situation caused concern among the people.
Ang kawalangtiyak ng sitwasyon ay nagdulot ng pag-aalala sa mga tao.
Lack of certainty or assurance.
Many people are facing uncertainty in their jobs right now.
Maraming tao ang nahaharap sa kawalangtiyak sa kanilang mga trabaho sa ngayon.
Common condition in decisions without certain outcomes.
The uncertainty in our decisions must be taken into account.
Ang kawalangtiyak sa ating mga desisyon ay dapat isaalang-alang.
Etymology
derived from the word 'none' meaning 'wala' and 'certain' meaning 'tiyak'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
uncertainty about the future
The uncertainty about upcoming events or situations.
kawalangtiyak sa hinaharap
uncertainty in decisions
Doubt in choosing the right solution or step.
kawalangtiyak sa mga desisyon
Related Words
certainty
State of being certain or sure.
katiyakan
doubt
Condition of uncertainty or doubt.
pagdududa
Slang Meanings
uncertainty
There's so much uncertainty in the situation, I don't know what to do.
Sobrang kawalangtiyak sa sitwasyon, hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin.
confusion
I just feel confusion about his feelings for me.
Kawalangtiyak lang talaga ang nararamdaman ko sa pagmamahal niya.
doubt
The uncertainty in his words gave me doubt.
Ang kawalangtiyak sa kanyang mga salita ay nagbigay sa akin ng duda.