Definition
iffily
adverb
- in a manner full of uncertainty, doubt, or conditions; with many ifs or contingencies
Usage: informal; often used to describe hesitant or conditional speech or behavior
Examples
- He iffily agreed to the plan, making it clear he had reservations.
- She spoke iffily about whether she could attend the meeting.
- The proposal was iffily endorsed by the committee, with many caveats.
- He iffily suggested that maybe, possibly, they could try again next week.
- The forecast was given iffily, with the meteorologist hedging every prediction.