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unsure
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
shuhr
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
uncertain; having doubt; lacking confidence.
We were unsure whether to believe the man or not.She was unsure of the freshness of the fish, so she decided not to buy it.I was unsure as to the meaning of the question, so I didn't know which way to answer.He was unsure why his friend didn't come, but he imagined something important had come up.I need to make a decision, but I'm still unsure about everything.- antonyms:
- certain, convinced, sure, unfailing
- similar words:
- queasy, uncertain
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definition 2: |
showing or instilling a lack of confidence in ultimate success.
He made an unsure start in the race, but he managed to take the lead.After my first unsure efforts at painting, I decided to get serious and take art classes.- antonyms:
- confident, impressive
- similar words:
- shaky, stumbling, uncertain
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related words: |
sure, un- |
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