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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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Early polling suggests the war is unpopular with most Americans, as just 29% approve of the strikes, while 43% disapprove and 26% remain unsure, according to an Ipsos poll.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Early polling suggests the war is unpopular with most Americans, as just 29% approve of the strikes, while 43% disapprove and 26% remain unsure, according to an Ipsos poll.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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