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unsure |
Overview of adj unsure The adj unsure has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. uncertain, unsure, incertain -- (lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "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") 2. uncertain, unsure -- (not safe from danger or mishap; "faced an uncertain future"; "an unsure existence") 3. diffident, shy, timid, unsure -- (lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man") Antonyms of adj unsure 3 senses of unsure Sense 1 uncertain (vs. certain), unsure (vs. sure), incertain certain(prenominal) (vs. uncertain), sure (vs. unsure) => convinced(prenominal), positive(prenominal), confident(prenominal) Sense 2 uncertain, unsure INDIRECT (VIA insecure) -> secure Sense 3 diffident, shy, timid, unsure INDIRECT (VIA unconfident) -> confident Similarity of adj unsure 3 senses of unsure Sense 1 uncertain (vs. certain), unsure (vs. sure), incertain => ambivalent => doubtful, dubious => groping, hesitant Sense 2 uncertain, unsure => insecure (vs. secure), unsafe Sense 3 diffident, shy, timid, unsure => unconfident (vs. confident) Attributes of adj unsure 1 of 3 senses of unsure Sense 1 uncertain (vs. certain), unsure (vs. sure), incertain => certainty => assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness Familiarity of adj unsure unsure used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Grep of adj unsure unsure Overview of adj unsure The adj unsure has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. uncertain, unsure, incertain -- (lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "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") 2. uncertain, unsure -- (not safe from danger or mishap; "faced an uncertain future"; "an unsure existence") 3. diffident, shy, timid, unsure -- (lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man")
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