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
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unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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The change led to long lines and confusion among many voters unsure where to go.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
The group was unsure about having so much English on the album.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
That poll found 27% of Americans approved of the strikes, 43% disapproved, and 29% were unsure at the time.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Clement claimed the introduction of that bill in Congress was likely because lawmakers are unsure of how the high court will side in this case and want to push a policy that ends late-arriving mail ballots.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
The group was unsure about having so much English on the album.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
That poll found 27% of Americans approved of the strikes, 43% disapproved, and 29% were unsure at the time.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Clement claimed the introduction of that bill in Congress was likely because lawmakers are unsure of how the high court will side in this case and want to push a policy that ends late-arriving mail ballots.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
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 28 Mar. 2026.
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