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 …—
Seth Mnookin
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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In a recent survey by conservative pollster Save Jersey, conducted by Valcour, Sherrill leads Ciattarelli by two points, 47 to 45, with 7 percent remaining unsure.
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The shorter time frame is perfect for first-time cruisers who are unsure about committing to a longer experience or those with busy schedules who are looking to fit fun into a more practical timeline.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
In a recent survey by conservative pollster Save Jersey, conducted by Valcour, Sherrill leads Ciattarelli by two points, 47 to 45, with 7 percent remaining unsure.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Scherer was unsure if anyone with crisis intervention training, training that helps officers learn how to respond to mental and behavioral health calls, had arrived to help police.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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