Expectation and Uncertainty

Expectation

Expectation noun - The act or state of looking forward to some occurrence.

Uncertainty and expectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncertainty" instead a noun "Expectation".

Uncertainty

Uncertainty noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Expectation and uncertainty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectation" instead a noun "Uncertainty".

Nearby Words: uncertain, uncertainly

How words are described

common common expectation common uncertainty
constant constant expectation constant uncertainty
general general expectation general uncertainty
realistic realistic expectation realistic uncertainty
Other adjectives: cultural, generic.
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