stand uncertainly

Frequency: 4.01.3 per million words

to stand in a way that shows a lack of confidence or decision

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Examples (20)

  • The small child stood uncertainly at the edge of the playground.
  • He watched the door, standing uncertainly in the hallway.
  • He stood uncertainly before the panel, unsure how to answer their probing questions.
  • She approached the group, standing uncertainly at the edge of their conversation.
  • She was standing uncertainly in the hallway, clutching a letter.
  • The child stood uncertainly at the crossroads, unsure which way to go.
  • The new recruit stood uncertainly, waiting for instructions.
  • After the news, he just stood uncertainly, lost in thought.
  • After the accident, the driver stood uncertainly by his damaged car.
  • The new employee stood uncertainly by the coffee machine, waiting for instructions.
  • The witness stood uncertainly in the courtroom, her voice barely a whisper.
  • He cleared his throat and stood uncertainly before the panel of judges.
  • A lone figure stood uncertainly on the dimly lit street corner.
  • The dog stood uncertainly at the fence, eyeing the unfamiliar yard.
  • He had been standing uncertainly outside her door for several minutes.
  • Still dizzy from the fall, she stood uncertainly for a moment.
  • The dog, lost and confused, stood uncertainly in the middle of the busy road.
  • They exchanged glances and stood uncertainly, waiting for someone to speak.
  • She stood uncertainly at the crossroads of her career, weighing her options.
  • The small boat stood uncertainly in the choppy water, swaying with the waves.