Meaning of unsure in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unsure

    Definitions

    1. not safe from danger or mishap

    Examples

    • « faced an uncertain future »
    • « an unsure existence »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. lacking self-confidence

    Examples

    • « stood in the doorway diffident and abashed »
    • « problems that call for bold not timid responses »
    • « a very unsure young man »

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    unsure

    Definitions

    1. lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

    Examples

    • « uncertain of his convictions »
    • « unsure of himself and his future »
    • « moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps »
    • « an uncertain smile »
    • « touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers »

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Famous quotes

  • « There's so much fear involved in trying to do something you don't know how to do that drugs and alcohol can become a big part of your life if you have an addictive personality or are very unsure, which most songwriters are. »
    Barry Mann
  • « But there is a discomfort that surrounds grief. It makes even the most well-intentioned people unsure of what to say. And so many of the freshly bereaved end up feeling even more alone. »
    Meghan O'Rourke
  • « And I like asking questions, to keep learning people with big egos might not want to look unsure. »
    Heston Blumenthal

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