Uncertainly (Adverb)
Meaning 2
In an unsteady manner; "he walked unsteadily toward the exit"; "The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs".
Examples
- The professor stood uncertainly in front of the classroom, trying to remember his lecture notes.
- The ship swayed uncertainly in the stormy sea, making the passengers nervous.
- The toddler walked uncertainly on the grass, trying to get her balance on her new shoes.
- The crowd milled uncertainly outside the stadium, waiting for the doors to open.
- The ball floated uncertainly in the air, hovering between being caught and falling to the ground.