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Opposite of having absolute certainty about something
“The board remains uncertain of his tenure as coach following a series of demoralizing losses.”
(attributive) Opposite of feeling or exuding self-assurance
“They were insecure young men, who were led astray by a charismatic self-proclaimed prophet.”
Opposite of excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious
Opposite of in full control of one's faculties, and having a firm belief in one's abilities
Opposite of optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
Opposite of boldly self-assured or confident
“The barbarians were subdued and became submissive to the enchantress' whims.”
Opposite of willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
Opposite of confident or self-assured, such as in one's own abilities
Opposite of characterized by sound judgment
Opposite of having an easy-going mood or temperament
“Jim has an anxious personality and persistently worries about trivial things.”
Opposite of having or characterized by authority, or the air of authority
Opposite of optimistic or positively hopeful in nature or temperament
Opposite of determined and assertive in nature
Opposite of having or showing courage, determination, and spirit
Opposite of certain to remain safe and unthreatened
“The almshouse was, therefore, a socially stigmatizing option as well as an unsafe setting for childbirth, because of the high risk of infection.”
Opposite of willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
Opposite of calm and controlled under pressure
Opposite of uncritically content with oneself or one's achievements
“Josh was habitually dissatisfied with his results and always wanting to improve.”
Opposite of mentally calm, having no emotion too strong or too weak
“It is in those of delicate health, neurotic disposition, and psychoneurotic tendencies, that reassurances are needed.”
Opposite of knowledgeable, experienced or confident in a given subject or environment
Opposite of having a sociable and likable personality
“Joe was an unsociable and obnoxious little boy who antagonized everyone around him.”
Opposite of able to provide for oneself independently of others
Opposite of attracting notice and attention, or prone to doing so
Opposite of polite, elegant, and sophisticated in manner
Opposite of having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Opposite of inspiring or feeling hope and optimism
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