uncertainly

/ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows doubt or lack of confidence; hesitantly.
    • He smiled uncertainly, not sure if the joke was meant to be funny.
    • The speaker began uncertainly, pausing after every few words.
    • She looked at the dark path uncertainly, wondering if she should go on.
  2. In a way that is not definite or fixed; in a changeable or unpredictable manner.
    • The weather has been behaving uncertainly, with sudden rain showers and bursts of sunshine.
    • The future of the project hangs uncertainly as funding remains in question.
    • The stock market moved uncertainly throughout the day, rising and falling without a clear trend.
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