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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And so, for the 20th time her mother and I said goodbye to a fledgling uncertainly attempting flight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
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
The first half of the recital was a mix of Chopin pieces, which he played uncertainly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
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
He hovers in the doorway uncertainly, and a glance at his face reveals a worried expression.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
