Synonyms for unsure
un·sure

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1. diffident, shy, timid, unsureadjective

   lacking self-confidence

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

   Synonyms:
   diffident, faint, shy(p), fainthearted, faint-hearted, timid, uncertain, shy, incertain

   Antonyms:
   certain(p), sure, positive(p), convinced(p), confident(p)

2. uncertain, unsure, incertainadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   changeable, diffident, timid, uncertain, shy, unsealed, unsettled, incertain

   Antonyms:
   convinced(p), positive(p), sure, certain(p), confident(p)

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. anticipating

   Submitted by miagdarling on May 20, 2021  

2. cautious

   i would be cautious about walking there after dark.

   Submitted by Soulwriter on June 13, 2021  

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1. List of paraphrases for "unsure":

   uncertain, insecure, unsafe, undecided

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1. Melissa Murray:

   I was unsure and a little nervous, because I wanted to help, but this was such uncharted territory, i never thought I'd be going back in time to read about polio.

2. Mike Bush:

   We have one person in custody but we are unsure if there are any other people.

3. Geraint Thomas:

   I felt pretty good. I thought it would be a more solid day - it's never easy, but it was steady for the first three climbs, when Movistar went and (Alejandro) Valverde were riding it was solid, I was feeling pretty good - I was just unsure as on those steep climbs I was expecting Richie Porte, Nairo Quintana and obviously Egan to jump up there, so I was hoping for it to be hardest all day before that. But it was a good day in the end.

4. Michael Senn:

   It will affect them, how deeply it registers, I'm unsure of.

5. Hope Hicks:

   I don’t want to criticize the investigators, but they both seemed to lack empathy for me and for my situation and seemed to be unsure of themselves, maybe they just didn’t have much experience interviewing victims like me.