uncertainly

English

Etymology

From Middle English uncerteynliche, uncertanlye; equivalent to uncertain + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ʌnˈsɝtn̩li/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩li/, /-lɪ/
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  • Hyphenation: un‧cer‧tain‧ly

Adverb

uncertainly (comparative more uncertainly, superlative most uncertainly)

  1. In an uncertain manner.
    • 1990, Grant Naylor, Better Than Life:
      "No — don't you get it?" said Rimmer.
      "Get what?" said Kryten, uncertainly.

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