UNCERTAINLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does uncertainly mean? 

• UNCERTAINLY (adverb)
  The adverb UNCERTAINLY has 2 senses:

1. in an unsteady manner

2. showing lack of certainty

  Familiarity information: UNCERTAINLY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• UNCERTAINLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an unsteady manner

Synonyms:

falteringly; uncertainly; unsteadily

Context example:

The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs

Pertainym:

uncertain (lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Showing lack of certainty

Context example:

he paused uncertainly

Pertainym:

uncertain (lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance)

 Context examples 

"There's another little thing," he said uncertainly, and hesitated.

(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)