Meaning & use
unconfident
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Lacking confidence or belief in one's own abilities.
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He felt unconfident walking into the interview after weeks of rejection.
She sounded unconfident when presenting her findings to the board.
A note on using this word
Less common than the phrase 'not confident,' but still standard; often describes a temporary emotional state rather than a permanent trait.
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Words with an opposite meaning
confidentself-assured
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