Unsure

/ʌnˈʃʊr/ adjective

Definition

not confident or certain; having doubts

Etymology

From 'un-' (not) + 'sure' from Old French 'seur,' from Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care'

Kelly Says

Being unsure isn't always bad - it shows intellectual humility! Scientists say that admitting uncertainty is actually a sign of wisdom and critical thinking.

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