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
In the meantime, businesses of all sizes and across most industries are still unsure of what the future might hold as US trade policy continues to evolve, even with the Fed expected to deliver additional rate cuts through 2026.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The district expects about $1 million in Impact Aid this year, but the shutdown and layoffs at the federal education department have left administrators unsure when — or if — the money will arrive.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
White disappears completely into the role without skirting parody, portraying the exhausted hitmaker as startled by his own numbness, blanked out and unsure of what to do next.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
As consumer expectations for brand values rise, many companies are unsure how to communicate social purpose without alienating customers.
—Tensie Whelan, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The district expects about $1 million in Impact Aid this year, but the shutdown and layoffs at the federal education department have left administrators unsure when — or if — the money will arrive.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
White disappears completely into the role without skirting parody, portraying the exhausted hitmaker as startled by his own numbness, blanked out and unsure of what to do next.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
As consumer expectations for brand values rise, many companies are unsure how to communicate social purpose without alienating customers.
—Tensie Whelan, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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Drafted in the first round out of Texas Tech in 2017—a move that many fans were initially skeptical of—Mahomes only saw a few spot appearances before eventually taking over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Pfizer exec played a critical role in helping Mamdani connect with New York's skeptical business community.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Some impersonated tax officers to frighten British pensioners into draining their life savings into suspicious bank accounts; others peddled irresistible student loan offers to American high schoolers.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Police said officers were dispatched and arrived within two minutes of the 911 call — first reported as a suspicious event and later upgraded to a burglary in progress — and that the Criminal Investigations Bureau dedicated more than 100 investigative hours to identifying those involved.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The timeline for when China’s two sixth-generation fighters began secret testing prior to their sightings last year remains uncertain.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Guerrero’s status with the Blue Jays was uncertain going into the 2025 season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tackle Josh Simmons is out due to a personal matter, while guard Trey Smith is doubtful with a back injury.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to the initial player availability report, Horned Frogs offensive lineman Cade Bennett, wide receiver Ed Small and running back Jeremy Payne are all listed as doubtful.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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