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Antonyms for uncertainly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : uhn-sur-tn
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈsɜr tn



Definition of uncertainly

Origin :
  • c.1300, "of indeterminate time or occurrence," from un- (1) "not" + certain (adj.). Meaning "not fully confident" is recorded from late 14c. (implied in uncertainty). Related: Uncertainly.
  • As in irregularly : adv intermittently
  • As in incoherently : adv inarticulately
  • As in invisibly : adv imperceptibly
  • As in on and off : adv intermittent
  • As in so : adv to a degree
  • As in suspiciously : adv doubtingly
  • As in tentatively : adv hesitantly
  • As in unreliably : adv undependably
  • As in vaguely : adv unclearly
  • As in doubtfully : adv skeptically
Example sentences :
  • Cyrus had withdrawn from the stove, and was feeling his chin, uncertainly.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • The uncertainly and mystery that enveloped Eldorado was its greatest charm.
  • Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • In the living-room he stood and stared about him uncertainly.
  • Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • “I must go through the dining-room to get to my room,” Olive said uncertainly.
  • Extract from : « Olive in Italy » by Moray Dalton
  • The girl's voice was colorless, and she did not look at Rufus who regarded her uncertainly.
  • Extract from : « In Apple-Blossom Time » by Clara Louise Burnham
  • Let us then picture, however vaguely and uncertainly, the growth of a ballad.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of Romance and Chivalry » by Frank Sidgwick
  • Sheila watched him uncertainly, and then took possession of the next room.
  • Extract from : « Police Your Planet » by Lester del Rey
  • The soldier's voice broke off uncertainly and Gaddon laughed shortly.
  • Extract from : « The Monster » by S. M. Tenneshaw
  • Next, the knob was turned, slowly and uncertainly, as if by a child.
  • Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates
  • And after a moment's silence she laughed, uncertainly, almost nervously.
  • Extract from : « Athalie » by Robert W. Chambers

Synonyms for uncertainly

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