불확실성
The state of being uncertain or unreliable; lack of certainty.
Examples
3 of 5미래에 대한 불확실성은 누구에게나 있다.
Uncertainty about the future exists for everyone.
정치적 불확실성이 시장에 부정적 영향을 준다.
Political uncertainty has a negative impact on the market.
연구 결과의 불확실성을 최소화해야 한다.
Uncertainty in research results must be minimized.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bul (Not) + Hwak-sil (Certain) + Seong (Nature).
Quick Quiz
금융 시장은 정책의 ____ 때문에 혼란에 빠졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 불확실성
Examples
미래에 대한 불확실성은 누구에게나 있다.
everydayUncertainty about the future exists for everyone.
정치적 불확실성이 시장에 부정적 영향을 준다.
formalPolitical uncertainty has a negative impact on the market.
연구 결과의 불확실성을 최소화해야 한다.
academicUncertainty in research results must be minimized.
불확실성이 높은 사업에는 투자하지 마세요.
businessDon't invest in businesses with high uncertainty.
세상은 불확실성 투성이야.
informalThe world is full of uncertainty.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
불확실한 미래
uncertain future
불확실성 확대
expansion of uncertainty
심리적 불확실성
psychological uncertainty
Often Confused With
Mo-ho-ham is 'vagueness' in meaning; bul-hwak-sil-seong is 'uncertainty' in facts or outcomes.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Speaking and Writing when discussing future trends or risks.
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled as 'bul-hwak-sil-han-seong'. Ensure 'seong' is attached to the root.
Memory Tip
Bul (Not) + Hwak-sil (Certain) + Seong (Nature).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 不確性.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
금융 시장은 정책의 ____ 때문에 혼란에 빠졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 불확실성
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