uncertainly — In a hesitant or doubtful manner; without confidence or clear knowledge about something.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a hesitant or doubtful manner; without confidence or clear knowledge about something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/
Korean meaning: 확신 없이, 망설이며
Korean pronunciation: 언-서-튼-리 (강세: 서)
Example Sentences
- The GPS spoke uncertainly: 'In 100 meters, turn... maybe left? I'm not sure anymore.'
- He raised his hand uncertainly when the teacher asked who had done the homework.
- The cat approached the vacuum cleaner uncertainly, as if it might suddenly come to life.
uncertainly
ADVERB//ʌnˈsɜːrtənli//
In a hesitant or doubtful manner; without confidence or clear knowledge about something.
In a hesitant or doubtful manner; without confidence or clear knowledge about something.
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From walking uncertainly to following sternly - now certainly!
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Origin
From Latin 'certus' meaning 'sure' or 'settled', combined with the negative prefix 'un-' and adverb suffix '-ly'.
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“The GPS spoke uncertainly: 'In 100 meters, turn... maybe left? I'm not sure anymore.'”
“He raised his hand uncertainly when the teacher asked who had done the homework.”
“The cat approached the vacuum cleaner uncertainly, as if it might suddenly come to life.”
“She nodded uncertainly at the complex math explanation, pretending to understand.”
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