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
see also unsure of oneself
Examples of unsure in a Sentence
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Emma Greene, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Crew members hesitated, unsure how to navigate the transition.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Jan. 2026
Several callers said that there were at least two people inside but were unsure if there were more.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2026
Tommy is more confident than in season one, but still seems unsure.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.
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