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While previous research has linked intolerance of uncertainty (IoU) primarily to anxiety and distress, less attention has been given to the existential processes through which it may be associated with overall well-being. The present study examined whether meaning in life (MiL) and death anxiety mediate the association between IoU and life satisfaction. Participants were 485 adults (68.3% female) aged 18\u201363 years (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">M<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 32.02,\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SD<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 11.98). Using structural equation modeling, significant associations were observed among IoU, MiL, death anxiety, and life satisfaction. Bootstrap analyses with 5,000 resamples supported the hypothesized mediation model, showing that IoU was indirectly associated with lower life satisfaction through lower MiL and higher death anxiety. 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