Meaning 1neutral; everyday decisions and communication · 82%
Not knowing something with confidence or not yet having decided.
Natural examples
Ich bin unsicher, ob der Termin schon bestätigt ist.
I am unsure whether the appointment is confirmed yet.
Beim ersten Vortrag fühlte sie sich noch unsicher.
She still felt unsure during her first presentation.
Wenn du unsicher bist, lies die Anleitung noch einmal.
If you are unsure, read the instructions again.
Usage note
Unsicher can describe doubt or indecision; it also has separate senses of danger and unreliability.
Mini-lesson: unsicher
Not knowing something with confidence or not yet having decided. Unsicher can describe doubt or indecision; it also has separate senses of danger and unreliability.
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