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unsure

Adjective

This word carries a sense of hesitation and internal doubt. It describes a state of mental suspension where a person cannot commit to a specific truth or action, often evoking a feeling of anxiety or caution. When applied to physical objects, it shifts from a mental state to a physical risk. It suggests a lack of structural integrity or a precarious balance, implying that a collapse or fall is a distinct possibility.

Meanings

Adjective
[person][object]

Lacking confidence in one's own knowledge, opinion, or ability; uncertain.

"She was unsure whether she had locked the front door before leaving."

Adjective
[object][surface]

Not firmly fixed; unstable or precarious.

"The climber found himself on an unsure footing as the rocks began to crumble."

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