unconfident

[/ˌʌnˈkɒnfɪdənt/]

adjective

inseguro

1. lacking confidence; not feeling sure about one's abilities or qualities

She felt unconfident about her presentation skills.

Ela se sentia insegura sobre suas habilidades de apresentação.

2. showing doubt or hesitation in manner or speech

His unconfident tone made the audience doubt his expertise.

Seu tom inseguro fez o público duvidar de sua experiência.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

inseguro

most common usage

São Paulo

sem confiança

alternative phrasing

Portugal

inseguro

equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

lacking in self-esteem

full of self-doubt

not feeling up to the task

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