uncertainly

• Advérbio que indica que algo é feito de maneira que expressa dúvida ou insegurança. Descreve ações realizadas com hesitação, indecisão ou de forma imprevisível.

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.

   Incerto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiffidentlydoubtfullyhesitantlyirresolutelyquestioninglyskepticallysuspiciouslytentativelytimidlywarily

   Antônimosassuredlycertainlyconfidentlydecisively

2. Without definite knowledgeB2formal

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

   Incerto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosambiguouslydoubtfullyhesitantlyirresolutelyskepticallytentatively

   Antônimoscertainlyconfidentlydefinitelysurely