adjective
- Lacking self-confidence.
- usage: "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
- Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance.
- usage: "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"
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