incertitude

in·cer·ti·tude  (n-sûrt-td, -tyd)

n.

1. Uncertainty.

2. Absence of confidence; doubt.

3. Insecurity or instability.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

incertitude - the state of being unsure of something doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, uncertainty cognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processes arriere pensee, mental reservation, reservation - an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly distrust, mistrust, suspicion, misgiving - doubt about someone's honesty disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, skepticism - doubt about the truth of something indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution - doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost" peradventure - doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case; "this proves beyond peradventure that he is innocent" suspense - an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"