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unsure

Letters that make unsure

s, e, n, r, u are letters that make 'unsure'

Words within unsure

re, UN, sure, Ur, Sur, Re, NSU are words within 'unsure'

unsure is a 6 letter word ending with e
unsure is a 6 letter word starting with u

2 possible definitions for 'unsure'

Unsure as "lacking self-confidence"

Under this definition, unsure is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

shy, timid, diffident have the same meaning as 'unsure'

Antonyms

confident has the opposite meaning of unsure

Attributes of unsure

confidence is an attribute of unsure.

Derivatives of unsure

timidity, timorousness, timidness, shyness, diffidence, self-doubt, self-distrust are derivatives of 'unsure'.

Example of unsure used within this context

"stood in the doorway diffident and abashed", "problems that call for bold not timid responses", "a very unsure young man"

Unsure as "lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance"

Under this definition, unsure is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

incertain, uncertain have the same meaning as 'unsure'

Antonyms

certain(p), sure have the opposite meaning of 'unsure'

Attributes of unsure

assurance, sureness, certainty, authority, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence are attributes of 'unsure'.

Derivatives of unsure

uncertainty, uncertainness, precariousness are derivatives of 'unsure'.

Similar to unsure

ambivalent, doubtful, dubious, groping are similar to 'unsure'.

Example of unsure used within this context

"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"