unsure

Words with a similar base: unsure

'unsure'

[diffident.a.02] as in: lacking self-confidence

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

'unsure'

[uncertain.a.01] as in: lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

Examples:
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

Origins

					unsure (English)
├── sure (English)
│   └── sure (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── sur (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
│           ├── seür (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
│           │   └── securus (Latin)
│           └── sur (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)

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