as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of unsure
Tim Ream, a second player behind the ball, was caught in no-man’s land, unsure whether to step to Yeboah or drop with his center back partner.
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Grown men feel threatened and unsure, both in the workplace and outside it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Given how frequently the musical has played around the world for the last quarter century, the cast was unsure whether the masses would be ready for more.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Instead Kidman was wry, rueful, unsure of herself.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Grown men feel threatened and unsure, both in the workplace and outside it.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Given how frequently the musical has played around the world for the last quarter century, the cast was unsure whether the masses would be ready for more.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Instead Kidman was wry, rueful, unsure of herself.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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Another notable Wall Street analyst, LightShed’s Rich Greenfield, is similarly skeptical of a Netflix deal for WB.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Analysts are skeptical over whether the Gaza peace agreement — which calls for a full disarmament of Hamas, among other vexxing issues — will be fully implemented, even as its initial phase looked to be unfolding as hoped.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The duo must sneak around the industrial plant and analyze three packages full of teddy bears filled with a suspicious substance.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Officers from the fire department in Barra da Tijuca were called to the scene after neighbors noticed a suspicious smell coming from the property.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The industry has an uncertain few years ahead, but for now an era of harmony between streamers and networks has broken out.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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But three days after Bichette’s post-clinch proclamation, the shortstop’s status for the ALCS remains uncertain.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The lesser among them, the timorous, the doubtful, and the wavering, stood back, watching, waiting for some greater sign, savoring their doubts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Rams will likely be without starting tight end Tyler Higbee (doubtful, hip) and right tackle Rob Havenstein (doubtful, ankle).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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