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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Seth MnookinExamples of unsure in a Sentence
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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João Marinotti, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
The young couple and Miguel Martinez’s own family endured days unsure of where Miguel was.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
Initially, doctors were unsure if the girl would survive.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Police were unsure how long the van had been submerged.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsure
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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