Unsicher
Example: Er fühlte sich unsicher bei der wichtigen Präsentation gestern.
Definition
"Unsicher" describes a state of feeling uncertain, insecure, or lacking confidence, especially in situations that require assurance or clarity, such as in the example phrase where someone felt insecure during an important presentation.
Etymology
The word "unsicher" comes from the German prefix "un-" meaning 'not' and "sicher" meaning 'secure' or 'certain.' It literally means 'not secure' or 'not certain,' reflecting a feeling of doubt or lack of confidence.
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"Unsicher" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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