Definition of unsure Unsure

/ʌnʃʊˈɹ/ - [unshur] - un•sure

We found 6 definitions of unsure from 4 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

unsure - 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"
  uncertain, incertain
  certain, sure exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance; "be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through"; "be sure to lock the doors"
  ambivalent uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow; "was ambivalent about having children"
  doubtful, dubious fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go"
unsure - lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
  diffident, shy, timid
  confidence a secret that is confided or entrusted to another; "everyone trusted him with their confidences"; "the priest could not reveal her confidences"
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  • unsure
    un-shōōr′, adj. not sure.—adj. Unsured′, not made sure.—adv. Unsure′ly

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  • unsure, adjective.

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