Unsurest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsurest
[ ʌnˈʃʊrst ]
degree of certainty
The term 'unsurest' is a comparative form of 'unsure,' meaning the most lacking in certainty or confidence. It is used to describe someone or something that is the least certain in a particular context. This form is not commonly used in formal language, as 'least sure' is typically preferred. However, it may still appear in informal contexts or colloquially.
Synonyms
least confident, most hesitant, most uncertain.
Examples of usage
- He feels the unsurest about his decision.
- Of all the students, she seemed the unsurest during the presentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsurest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos certo
🇮🇳 असुरक्षित
🇩🇪 am wenigsten sicher
🇮🇩 paling tidak yakin
🇺🇦 найменш впевнений
🇵🇱 najmniej pewny
🇯🇵 最も不確かな
🇫🇷 le moins sûr
🇪🇸 el menos seguro
🇹🇷 en az emin
🇰🇷 가장 불확실한
🇸🇦 الأقل تأكدًا
🇨🇿 nejméně jistý
🇸🇰 najmenej istý
🇨🇳 最不确定的
🇸🇮 najmanj prepričan
🇮🇸 minnsta vissu
🇰🇿 ең аз сенімді
🇬🇪 ნაკლებად დარწმუნებული
🇦🇿 ən az etibarlı
🇲🇽 el menos seguro
Etymology
The word 'unsure' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sure,' which is derived from the Latin 'securus.' The combination indicates a lack of certainty. The comparative form 'unsurest' likely arose from the informal adaptation of English grammar to indicate a heightened degree of uncertainty, even though it deviates from standard comparative forms. In English, it is common to create comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, and while 'unsure' itself is not often used in a comparative context, 'unsurest' draws from the pattern of English adjectives that allow for such constructions. Historically, the acceptance of 'unsurest' may be attributed to the fluid nature of the English language, wherein colloquial and informal usages often emerge.