unsure
adjective
un·sure
ˌən-ˈshu̇r 
-ˈshər,
especially Southern -ˈshȯr
: not marked by or given to feelings of confident certainty : not sure
was unsure of what to do
Phrases
unsure of oneself
: lacking confidence in one's abilities
… he's a little unsure of himself when it comes to the music world …—
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Examples of unsure in a Sentence
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Recruiters balk at their unusual resumes, unsure how to evaluate a candidate with unorthodox work experiences.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 May 2024
But many are unsure where to find secure shelter in a place devastated by war.
—Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 11 May 2024
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Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 May 2024
But many are unsure where to find secure shelter in a place devastated by war.
—Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 11 May 2024
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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