Uncertainly: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncertainly

 

[ สŒnหˆsษœrtษ™ntli ]

Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adverb

in a hesitant or unsure manner

in a way that shows a lack of confidence or certainty; without firm conviction

Synonyms

doubtfully, hesitantly, indecisively

Examples of usage

  • She answered uncertainly, not sure if she was right or wrong.
  • He glanced uncertainly at the clock, wondering if he was late for the meeting.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of confidence or certainty

the state of being unsure or hesitant; lack of conviction or confidence in one's actions or decisions

Synonyms

doubt, hesitation, indecision

Examples of usage

  • Her uncertainty about the future made her anxious.
  • The uncertainty of the situation left him feeling lost and confused.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncertainly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incertamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฟเคถเฅเคšเคฟเคคเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unsicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan ketidakpastian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒะฟะตะฒะฝะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niepewnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ็ขบใ‹ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incertainement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con incertidumbre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belirsizlikle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํ™•์‹คํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุคูƒุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejistฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neisto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ็กฎๅฎšๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ negotovo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvissulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า› ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeyri-mรผษ™yyษ™nliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con incertidumbre

Etymology

The word 'uncertainly' is derived from the adjective 'uncertain,' which dates back to the 14th century. It combines the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with the word 'certain,' ultimately from the Latin 'certus,' meaning 'fixed, settled, determined.' The adverb form 'uncertainly' emerged later, in the 16th century, to describe actions or behaviors done in an unsure or hesitant manner.

See also: certain, certainly, certainty, uncertain, uncertainty.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,764, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.