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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CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
The video reviewed by LMPD does not have audio, so Skaggs said the department is unsure of whether anything was said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Just 16% saw the process as fair, while 37% were unsure.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
But while a fast-growing number of senior leaders seek this work arrangement, many companies are unsure of how to go about it.
—Harvard Business Review, 13 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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