Uncertainty and hesitation
Words for doubt, ambiguity, hesitation and tentativeness.
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Positive emotions
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Words for irritation, anger, hostility, resentment and interpersonal conflict.
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Vocabulary for fear, worry, nervousness, uncertainty and apprehension.
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Words for sadness, loss, grief, regret and emotional pain.
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Words for calmness, reassurance, composure, patience and emotional steadiness.
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Vocabulary for confidence, certainty, conviction and decisiveness.
27 wordsUncertainty and hesitation
Words for doubt, ambiguity, hesitation and tentativeness.
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open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; "an equivocal statement"; "the poll…
Cautiousnounpeople who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
Diffidentadjectivelacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young m…
Doubtfuladjectivefraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious abou…
Dubiousadjectivefraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious abou…
Equivocaladjectiveopen to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; "an equivocal statement"; "the poll…
Hesitantadjectivelacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Hesitatingadjectivelacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Probationaryadjectiveunder terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"
Provisionaladjectiveunder terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"
Provisionaryadjectiveunder terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"
Shyadjectivelacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young m…
Tentativeadjectiveunder terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"
Timidadjectivelacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young m…
Timidnounpeople who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
Uncertainadjectivenot established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown; "an uncertain future"; "a manuscript of uncertain origin"; "plans are still uncertain"…
Unsureadjectivelacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young m…
Conditionaladjectiveimposing or depending on or containing a condition; "conditional acceptance of the terms"; "lent conditional support"; "the conditional sale wil…
Doubleadjectivehaving two meanings with intent to deceive; "a sly double meaning"; "spoke with forked tongue"
Evasiveadjectivedeliberately vague or ambiguous; "his answers were brief, constrained and evasive"; "an evasive statement"
Forkedadjectivehaving two meanings with intent to deceive; "a sly double meaning"; "spoke with forked tongue"
Incertainadjectivelacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertai…
Indecisiveadjectivecharacterized by lack of decision and firmness; "an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill"
Indefiniteadjectivenot decided or not known; "were indefinite about their plans"; "plans are indefinite"
Indeterminateadjectiveof uncertain or ambiguous nature; "the equivocal (or indeterminate) objects painted by surrealists"
Uncertainadjectivelacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertai…
Unsureadjectivelacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertai…