What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
limbo
Example
The project is in limbo until we receive further instructions. [limbo: noun]
Example
She felt like she was in limbo between jobs, unsure of what to do next. [limbo: prepositional phrase]
uncertainty
Example
There is a lot of uncertainty about the future of the company. [uncertainty: noun]
Example
He approached the situation with uncertainty, unsure of how to proceed. [uncertainty: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uncertainty is more commonly used than limbo in everyday language, especially in formal writing and speech.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between limbo and uncertainty?
Uncertainty is more commonly used in formal writing and speech than limbo, making it a more formal synonym for expressing a state of not knowing or being unsure.
