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unsure

adjective

Lacking self-confidence

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Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
NS
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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adjective

  1. Lacking self-confidence

    “Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed”

adjective

  1. Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

    “Uncertain of his convictions”

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Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
Problems that call for bold not timid responses
A very unsure young man
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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