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Cyrus had withdrawn from the stove, and was feeling his chin, uncertainly.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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