ADJECTIVE
unsicher/ˈʊnˌzɪçɐ/uncertain; insecure; unsafe
unsicher is a German adjective that means uncertain, insecure, or unsafe. It is pronounced /ˈʊnˌzɪçɐ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "unsicherer" and "unsichersten".
Definitions
1.not confident; unsure or doubtful(feeling, attitude)
a.not certain about something; hesitant
Er ist unsicher, ob er die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hat.—He is unsure whether he made the right decision.
b.showing lack of self-confidence
Sie spricht mit unsicherer Stimme vor der Klasse.—She speaks with an unsteady voice in front of the class.
2.not safe, at risk, or unreliable(safety, reliability)
a.potentially dangerous or not stable
Die Brücke sieht unsicher aus.—The bridge looks unsafe.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | unsicher |
|---|---|
| Comparative | unsicherer |
| Superlative | unsichersten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unsicher" mean in English?
- "unsicher" means uncertain, insecure, or unsafe. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "unsicher"?
- "unsicher" is pronounced /ˈʊnˌzɪçɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "unsicher"?
- The comparative of "unsicher" is "unsicherer" and the superlative is "unsichersten".
- What part of speech is "unsicher"?
- "unsicher" is a adjective in German.
