unsure

adjective

un·sure ˌən-ˈshu̇r

-ˈshər,

especially Southern -ˈshȯr

Synonyms of unsure next

: 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 …—

Seth Mnookin

Examples of unsure in a Sentence

unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games

Recent Examples on the Web Initially, Trey was unsure of how his father’s arrival would impact his standing with his fellow coaches. —

Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024 Biden has recently worked to rally support from Democratic party leaders following the June 27 presidential debate against Donald Trump, which left Democratic donors and activists unsure about his reelection and some calling for Biden to drop out of the race. —

Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2024 Nicolas Cage has been vocal about artificial intelligence in Hollywood and is unsure about the future. —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2024 Now legal scholars are unsure how much of the U.S.’s administrative framework — decisions made by legions of experts and bureaucrats responsible for the daily operations of the federal government — could fall in the months and years to come. —

Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsure

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