Uncertainly: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncertainly
[ ʌnˈsɜrtəntli ]
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.
lack of confidence or certainty
the state of being unsure or hesitant; lack of conviction or confidence in one's actions or decisions
Synonyms
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:
🇵🇹 incertamente
🇮🇳 अनिश्चितता से
🇩🇪 unsicher
🇮🇩 dengan ketidakpastian
🇺🇦 невпевнено
🇵🇱 niepewnie
🇯🇵 不確かに
🇫🇷 incertainement
🇪🇸 con incertidumbre
🇹🇷 belirsizlikle
🇰🇷 불확실하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير مؤكد
🇨🇿 nejistě
🇸🇰 neisto
🇨🇳 不确定地
🇸🇮 negotovo
🇮🇸 óvissulega
🇰🇿 анық емес
🇬🇪 უცნობად
🇦🇿 qeyri-müəyyənliklə
🇲🇽 con incertidumbre
Word origin
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.