Uncertainly
/ʌnˈsɜːtən.li/ adv
adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an uncertain manner.
""No — don't you get it?" said Rimmer. ¶ "Get what?" said Kryten, uncertainly."
Adverb
- 1 in an unsteady manner wordnet
- 2 showing lack of certainty wordnet
Example
More examples""No — don't you get it?" said Rimmer. ¶ "Get what?" said Kryten, uncertainly."
Etymology
From Middle English uncerteynliche, uncertanlye. By surface analysis, uncertain + -ly or un- + certainly.