Risk vs Uncertainty

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Risk

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Uncertainty

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

	Risk	Uncertainty
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/ Ouvir Risk	🇬🇧 /["/ʌnˈsɜːtnti/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ʌnˈsɜːrtnti/"]/ Ouvir Uncertainty
Significado	the chance of something bad happening	Not being sure about something.
Exemplo	There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.	The uncertainty about the future made it difficult for her to make long-term plans.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk	considerable, great, high, amount, degree, element, cause, create, generate, surround something, exist, remain, uncertainty about, uncertainty as to, uncertainty in, an area of uncertainty, an atmosphere of uncertainty, a climate of uncertainty, considerable, great, high, amount, degree, element, cause, create, generate, surround something, exist, remain, uncertainty about, uncertainty as to, uncertainty in, an area of uncertainty, an atmosphere of uncertainty, a climate of uncertainty
Antônimos	safety, certainty	certainty, assurance, confidence
Erros comuns	Confusing risk with danger - risk is about possibility, while danger implies a higher chance of harm., Using 'risks' as a singular noun - remember to use the correct plural or singular form., Omitting the object when saying 'risk' - always specify what is being risked.	Confusing 'uncertainty' with 'insecurity' which has different meanings., Using 'uncertainty' in situations that require more concrete terms., Not differentiating between 'uncertainty' as a state and the causes of that uncertainty.
Notas de uso	Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing financial matters, 'risk' is frequent; however, it may not be appropriate in casual conversation about personal matters unless framed carefully.	Use 'uncertainty' in formal discussions, such as scientific or academic contexts. Avoid it in casual conversations where simpler words like 'doubt' may be more appropriate.

Perguntas frequentes: Risk vs Uncertainty

Qual é a diferença entre Risk e Uncertainty?

Risk: the chance of something bad happening Uncertainty: Not being sure about something.

Risk e Uncertainty estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Risk: B1, Uncertainty: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Risk e Uncertainty de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Risk e Uncertainty são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.