Unassured

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈʃʊrd/

Definitions of unassured

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as uncertain or lacking confidence

Example Sentences

A1 She felt unassured about speaking in front of a large group of people.

A2 The new student was unassured about finding their way around the school.

B1 The candidate seemed unassured during the job interview.

B2 Despite his experience, he still felt unassured about making the decision.

C1 The seasoned performer rarely showed any signs of being unassured on stage.

C2 Even the most confident individuals can sometimes feel unassured in certain situations.

Examples of unassured in a Sentence

formal She approached the unfamiliar situation with an unassured demeanor.

informal He seemed unassured about his decision to switch careers.

slang I'm feeling pretty unassured about this whole situation.

figurative The dancer's movements were unassured, lacking the usual grace and confidence.

Grammatical Forms of unassured

• past tense: unassured
• plural: unassured
• comparative: more unassured
• superlative: most unassured
• present tense: unassures
• future tense: will unassure
• perfect tense: have unassured
• continuous tense: is unassuring
• singular: unassured
• positive degree: assured
• infinitive: to unassure
• gerund: unassuring
• participle: unassured

Origin and Evolution of unassured

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unassured' originated from Middle English, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'assured' meaning 'confident or certain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unassured' has maintained its original meaning of lacking confidence or certainty, with slight variations in usage to convey a sense of uncertainty or doubt.