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uncertainty avoidance
uncertainty avoidance Uncertainty avoidance is a cultural tendency at the group or national level to be uncomfortable with ambiguity and uncertain situations.
Uncertainty avoidance is a cultural tendency at the group or national level to be uncomfortable with ambiguity and uncertain situations. In this sense, it describes a shared aversion to ambiguity that can shape behavior and reinforce preference for familiar options or the status quo.