uncertainly

Words with a similar base: uncertainly

'uncertainly'

[unsteadily.r.01] as in: in an unsteady manner

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

'uncertainly'

[uncertainly.r.02] as in: showing lack of certainty

Origins

					uncertainly (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── uncertain (English)
    ├── certain (English)
    │   └── certain (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── un- (English)
        ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
        │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
        │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
        ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
        │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
        └── unus (Latin)
            └── oinos (Latin)

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