uncertain
adjective
not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
uncertainly
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a word derived from
uncertain.
Example Sentences
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With uncertainly still swirling from Silicon Valley to the Strait of Hormuz, there may be little to reverse this pattern in the near future.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
This moment, it was clear, was ushering in a new era of uncertainly for Venezuela, a nation reeling from a decade of economic, political and social unrest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026
The start to their campaign was overshadowed by financial uncertainly as Howe became a reluctant seller to avoid the club breaking profit and sustainability rules.
From BBC ● May 25, 2025
The reporter asked Mr. Rhodes about the turbulence at W.W.E. over the past few days, not about the uncertainly over W.W.E.’s future.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2024
I'd climbed into the tub without hesitation, standing in the water uncertainly.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
