1
[ adverb ] in an unsteady manner

Examples

"he walked unsteadily toward the exit" "The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs"

Used in print

(Alex Gordon, The Cipher....)

He finished his champagne and climbed uncertainly to the next landing .

2
[ adverb ] showing lack of certainty

Examples

"he paused uncertainly"

Related terms

uncertain uncertain

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