unsure

adjective

un·​sure ˌən-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce unsure (audio)
-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 …Seth Mnookin

Examples of unsure in a Sentence

unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Selbak was unsure if anyone would want to check out a Palestinian horror script reading following the tragedy, but after some thought, decided to move forward, and found support at the film market a few weeks later. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 The district expects about $1 million in Impact Aid this year, but the shutdown and layoffs at the federal education department have left administrators unsure when — or if — the money will arrive. Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025 White disappears completely into the role without skirting parody, portraying the exhausted hitmaker as startled by his own numbness, blanked out and unsure of what to do next. Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025 Everyone seems a little afraid and a little unsure. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsure

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsure was in the 15th century

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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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