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- [uhn-sur-tn]
- /ʌnˈsɜr tn/
- /ʌnˈsɜː.tən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-sur-tn]
- /ʌnˈsɜr tn/
Definitions of uncertainly word
- adjective uncertainly not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality. 1
- adjective uncertainly not confident, assured, or free from hesitancy: an uncertain smile. 1
- adjective uncertainly not clearly or precisely determined; indefinite; unknown: a manuscript of uncertain origin. 1
- adjective uncertainly vague; indistinct; not perfectly apprehended: an abstruse novel with uncertain themes. 1
- adjective uncertainly subject to change; variable; capricious; unstable: a person of uncertain opinions. 1
- adjective uncertainly ambiguous; unreliable; undependable: Her loyalties are uncertain. 1
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Origin of uncertainly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at un-1, certain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Uncertainly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncertainly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
uncertainly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncertainly
adv uncertainly
- aimlessly — without aim; purposeless.
- alternately — in an alternating sequence or position
- ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.
- by fits and starts — spasmodically; without concerted effort
- chaotically — completely confused or disordered: a chaotic mass of books and papers.
adverb uncertainly
- ambivalently — in an ambivalent manner
- dangerously — full of danger or risk; causing danger; perilous; risky; hazardous; unsafe.
- debatably — in a debatable or disputable manner
- disconnectedly — In a disconnected manner.
- discontinuously — In a discontinuous manner; not continuously.
Antonyms for uncertainly
adverb uncertainly
- decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
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