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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shoo r, shur]
- /ʃʊər, ʃɜr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shoo r, shur]
- /ʃʊər, ʃɜr/
Definitions of unsureness word
- adjective unsureness free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data. 1
- adjective unsureness confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 1
- adjective unsureness convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person's guilt. 1
- adjective unsureness assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory. 1
- adjective unsureness worthy of confidence; reliable; stable: a sure messenger. 1
- adjective unsureness unfailing; never disappointing expectations: a sure cure. 1
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Origin of unsureness
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sur(e) < Middle French sur, Old French seur < Latin sēcūrus secure
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Parts of speech for Unsureness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unsureness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unsureness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsureness
noun unsureness
- ambivalence — the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes, emotions, etc
- capriciousness — subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
- changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.
- impermanence — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
Antonyms for unsureness
noun unsureness
- effrontery — shameless or impudent boldness; barefaced audacity: She had the effrontery to ask for two free samples.
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