CEFR B1

unconfident

adjective

Meaning

Not feeling sure of oneself or one's abilities; lacking self-assurance.

Examples

He was unconfident about his chances of passing the exam.
She felt unconfident speaking in front of large groups.

Synonyms: shy, timid, insecure, diffident

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unconfident (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɒnfɪdənt/

Definition

Not feeling sure of oneself or one's abilities; lacking self-assurance.

Examples

He was unconfident about his chances of passing the exam.
She felt unconfident speaking in front of large groups.
The team's unconfident performance led to their defeat.

How to Use unconfident

unconfident about (prepositional phrase): Feeling unsure regarding a specific subject or situation. — "He was unconfident about his chances of winning the race."
unconfident in (prepositional phrase): Lacking belief in one's own capacity or reliability. — "The student was unconfident in his ability to answer the difficult questions."

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