Insegur
Example: Em sento insegur quan parlo en públic davant molta gent.
Definition
"Insegur" describes a feeling of lacking confidence or certainty, especially in situations like speaking publicly or making decisions. It refers to the state of being unsure or doubtful about oneself or one's abilities.
Etymology
The word "insegur" comes from the Catalan language, combining the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' with 'segur', which means 'sure' or 'secure'. So, "insegur" literally means 'not sure' or 'not secure'. Did you know? It shares roots with similar words in Romance languages, all tracing back to the Latin 'securus', meaning 'free from care'.
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"Insegur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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