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UNSURE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word unsure. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word unsure. (close relations)
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uncertain
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

• not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

• not established or confirmed

• not certain to occur; not inevitable

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not consistent or dependable

• ambiguous (especially in the negative)

ambivalent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow

confused
adjectiveadj
adjective

• mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently

adjective satellite

• perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

• lacking orderly continuity

• having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity

• thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

doubtful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to doubt or suspicion

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• unsettled in mind or opinion

dubious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• open to doubt or suspicion

• not convinced

hesitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

indecisive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by lack of decision and firmness

• not definitely settling something

adjective satellite

• not clearly defined

puzzled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled with bewilderment

skeptical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

• marked by or given to doubt

unclear
adjectiveadj
adjective

• poorly stated or described

• not clear to the mind

adjective satellite

• not easily deciphered

uncommitted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not bound or pledged

• not associated in an exclusive sexual relationship

adjective satellite

• not busy; not otherwise committed

unconvinced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking conviction

undecided
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

• characterized by indecision

• not yet having made a commitment

vacillating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

wavering
adjectiveadj
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

agnostic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism

• uncertain of all claims to knowledge

noun

• someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something

• a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist)

diffident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

adjective satellite

• showing modest reserve

incertain
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

timid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

Best Hypernyms For UNSURE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unsure, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
ambiguous doubtful dubious hesitant indecisive tentative uncertain unclear unsettled vacillating wavering

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