uncertainly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung oder einen Zustand beschreibt, die von Zweifel, Unsicherheit oder Unentschlossenheit geprägt sind; auch im Sinne von unvorhersehbar oder ungewiss.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows doubt or lack of confidence." It describes actions performed with hesitation, indecision, or unpredictability.

1. In a hesitant or doubtful mannerB2formal

   Acting or speaking with hesitation, lack of confidence, or doubt.

   unsicher

   • She looked at him uncertainly, not sure what to say.
   • He walked uncertainly across the dark room.
   • The student answered the question uncertainly, fearing it was wrong.

   Synonymediffidentlydoubtfullyhesitantlyirresolutelyquestioninglyskepticallysuspiciouslytentativelytimidlywarily

   Antonymeassuredlycertainlyconfidentlydecisively

2. Without definite knowledgeB2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of clear information or certainty about something.

   Unsicher

   • The future of the project was viewed uncertainly by the team.
   • They spoke uncertainly about the outcome of the negotiations.
   • The weather forecast predicted rain uncertainly, with a chance of sun.

   Synonymeambiguouslydoubtfullyhesitantlyirresolutelyskepticallytentatively

   Antonymecertainlyconfidentlydefinitelysurely