unsure

incertain, indécis

Qui ne sait pas si une chose est vraie ou quelle décision prendre.

En anglais simple : Not certain about something or not knowing what to decide.

• I am unsure about this.
• She was unsure whether to accept the job.
• If you feel unsure, ask someone for help.

Comment l'utiliser : unsure about something (I am unsure about the price.); unsure whether to do something (She was unsure whether to stay.); unsure of something (He seemed unsure of the answer.)

Synonymes : uncertain, doubtful

Contraires : sure, certain

Expressions courantes : unsure about something, unsure of something, feel unsure

instable, mal assuré

Qui ne permet pas de prendre appui en toute sécurité.

En anglais simple : Not firm or safe enough to support you reliably.

• His footing was unsure.
• She crossed the loose stones with unsure steps.
• The steep path gave us unsure footing.

Synonymes : unsteady, unstable

Contraires : steady, stable

Expressions courantes : unsure footing, unsure steps