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Adverbs of Result and Viewpoint - Adverbs of Uncertainty

These adverbs indicate that someone is not sure about their statement or opinion and only consider them possible, like "probably", "perhaps", "allegedly", etc.

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Categorized Adverbs of Result and Viewpoint
maybe
maybe
[Adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Ex: She may go to the beach if the weather improves, maybe even bring a picnic. 
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probably
probably
[Adverb]

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Ex: She will probably arrive at the party after 8 PM. 
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tentatively
tentatively
[Adverb]

in a way that is not certain or definite and might be changed later

Ex: She tentatively agreed to join the team, pending further details. 
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feasibly
feasibly
[Adverb]

in a practical and realistic manner

Ex: The project can feasibly be completed within the given timeframe. 
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perhaps
perhaps
[Adverb]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Ex: He is late, perhaps he missed the bus. 
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possibly
possibly
[Adverb]

used to express that something might happen or be true

Ex: The store will possibly restock the item next week. 
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potentially
potentially
[Adverb]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

Ex: The new investment could potentially bring significant returns. 
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(most|very) likely
most likely
[Adverb]

used to suggest that there is a strong chance of something happening

Ex: She will most likely finish the project before the deadline. 
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improbably
improbably
[Adverb]

in a manner that is unlikely to happen or occur

Ex: It is improbably difficult to predict the exact outcome of the complex experiment. 
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impossibly
impossibly
[Adverb]

in a manner that is extremely difficult or unlikely to happen

Ex: Running a marathon without training is impossibly challenging. 
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reportedly
reportedly
[Adverb]

used to convey that the information presented is based on what others have said

Ex: The movie star was reportedly seen dining at the new restaurant downtown. 
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allegedly
allegedly
[Adverb]

used to say that something is the case without providing any proof

Ex: The suspect allegedly stole valuable items from the store. 
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purportedly
purportedly
[Adverb]

in a manner claimed or believed to be true, though there may be doubts about its correctness or validity

Ex: The artifact, purportedly ancient, is currently under examination by experts. 
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conceivably
conceivably
[Adverb]

in a manner that is possible or capable of being imagined or believed

Ex: With proper planning, the project could conceivably be completed ahead of schedule. 
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questionably
questionably
[Adverb]

in a doubtful and uncertain manner

Ex: The authenticity of the document was questionably verified by the authorities. 
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plausibly
plausibly
[Adverb]

in a way that is seemingly reasonable or likely to be true based on available evidence or reasoning

Ex: The witness plausibly recounted the events leading up to the accident, providing a clear and consistent account. 
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