unsure
word
Definition
Not certain about something or not confident about what to do.
Usage & Nuances
"Unsure" is slightly softer than "uncertain" or "doubtful." It's often used for feelings or decisions. Common collocations: "unsure about," "feel unsure." Used in everyday and formal contexts.
Spanish: inseguro - dudosoPortuguese (BR): incerto - inseguroPortuguese (PT): incerto - inseguroChinese (Simplified): 不确定的 - 不自信的Chinese (Traditional): 不確定的 - 沒自信的Hindi: अनिश्चित - असमर्थArabic: غير متأكد - غير واثقBengali: নিশ্চিত না - অনিশ্চিতRussian: неуверенный - сомневающийсяJapanese: 自信がない - 迷っているVietnamese: không chắc chắn - lưỡng lựKorean: 확신이 없는 - 불확실한Turkish: emin olmayan - kararsızUrdu: غیر یقینی - غیر مطمئنIndonesian: tidak yakin - ragu-ragu
Example Sentences
She looked unsure, so I offered to help.
natural
I am unsure of the answer.
basic
She felt unsure about her new job.
basic
Whenever I'm unsure, I ask for advice.
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He was unsure which bus to take.
basic
I'm still unsure whether I should go to the party.
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