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uncertainly

/ənˈsɜːr.tən.li/ adverb · British & US

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What does uncertainly mean?

adverb

In a manner that is uncertain or unpredictable; in a way that is not clear or certain.

Example

"She spoke uncertainly about her plans for the future."

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Words that share this root

uncertain uncertainty certain certainty

What's another word for uncertainly?

doubtfully hesitantly indecisively questioningly skeptically unconfidently

What's the opposite of uncertainly?

confidently definitely positively

Rhymes with uncertainly

certainly merely nearly sincerely