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unsure

US /ənˈʃʊr/

adjective Target · B2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

lacking self-confidence

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

If you are unsure about the instructions, please ask your supervisor for help.

Synonyms

  • uncertainlacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
  • doubtfulopen to doubt or suspicion; ; ; ; - Karen Horney
  • hesitantlacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

Collocations

  • Easy unsure about the answer
    describing unsure about the answer (lacking self-confidence)
  • Medium unsure of the next project steps
    describing unsure of the next project steps (lacking self-confidence)
  • Hard unsure how markets will price in rate hikes
    describing unsure how markets will price in rate hikes (lacking self-confidence)
  • Very Hard tread with unsure footing along the precipice
    to tread with unsure footing along the precipice, meaning to put down or press the foot, place the foot

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