Still, there is an uncertain tone about the ballet in its attempt to be funny and serious at the same time.

"When the Council decides, it will speak in no uncertain tones."

In any case, this scene adds to the dark, uncertain, unsettling tone of the play.

The crowd began to slow, and their shouts gained an uncertain tone.

Trudy spoke in the uncertain tones of someone unsure that she could believe her own words.

"You have a message to deliver to someone," he said in an uncertain tone.

The discussions ranged in low, uncertain tones all the way back to harbour.

Their attention may also be called to the uncertain tone of the criticism.

Already he was relieved to hear the uncertain tone of her voice, as she tried to piece together the past.

Rachel Garret asked me, in a timid and uncertain tone.