Patently
Patently adverb - Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly').
Nearby Word: patent
Uncertain
Uncertain adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly
Both words in one sentence
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When nervous, embarrassed, or uncertain — or lying — a character will sometimes rub the back of his head/neck with one hand, often with a patently fake grin or laugh accompanying the gesture.
Source: Hand Behind Head
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