unsure, adj.
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 1
incertain uncertain unsure
sample sentences
"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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similar to
lacking self-confidence
<adj.all>
diffident shy timid unsure
sample sentences
"stood in the doorway diffident and abashed""problems that call for bold not timid responses"
"a very unsure young man"
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