The slightest risk was seen to expose staff, already unconfident of their status and autonomy, to outside criticism.
It is an interesting comment on the present state of industry that we are so unconfident about it that we dare not increase demand.
Nothing is more distracting in an industry where the results are by nature very long term, than for people to feel unsure, unconfident about the future of forestry.
London and the south-east accounted for all but one of the "very unconfident" finance ratings and—surprise, surprise—those in the north-west were the most confident about their financial out-turns.
The show consisted of five shy, nervous, unconfident and low self-esteemed participants who want to change their personalities for the better.
Bright, overlooked, unconfident men, who are suddenly given the opportunity to learn, grow wings and dare to fail.
However, for all his talent he was a nervy and unconfident player, lacking assurance when one-on-one with an attacker, and prone to making high-profile mistakes.
At first shy and unconfident, as the story progresses she learns how to solve a case and becomes methodical and serious.
