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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUncertainly
/ʌnˈsɜː.tən.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner lacking confidence, assurance, or hesitation due to a lack of knowledge or conviction.
"She smiled uncertainly as the stranger approached her in the dark hallway." - 2
In a way that is subject to change, not definitely fixed or settled.
"The fragile agreement hung uncertainly in the balance as negotiations stalled."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective uncertain, stemming from Middle English uncertain, which originates from Old French incertain and ultimately from Latin incertus (in- meaning 'not' plus certus meaning 'sure' or 'fixed'). The adverbial suffix -ly was added in late Middle English to denote manner, transforming the concept into a description of action performed without sureness or conviction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Uncertainly" is said worldwide
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incertainement
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.sɛʁ.taɪn.mɑ̃/
"Il a répondu incertainement aux questions du journaliste."
unsicher
Transliteration: /ˈʊnˌzɪçɐ/
"Sie blickte unsicher in die Menge."
incertamente
Transliteration: /in.tʃer.taˈmen.te/
"Mosse un passo in avanti incertamente."
incertidumbre
Transliteration: /in.seɾ.tiˈdum.bɾe/
"Miró a su alrededor con incertidumbre."
incertamente
Transliteration: /ĩ.seɾ.taˈmẽ.tʃi/
"Ele hesitou incertamente antes de assinar o contrato."
अनिश्चित रूप से
Transliteration: anischit roop se
"उसने अनिश्चित रूप से अपना सिर हिलाया।"
不确定地
Transliteration: bù què dìng de
"她不确定地站在门口张望。"
불확실하게
Transliteration: bulhwakshilhage
"그는 불확실하게 대답하며 시선을 피했다."
不確かに
Transliteration: futashika ni
"彼女は不確かにうなずいた。"
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