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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MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Another 17% foresee no change, and 23% are unsure—and this holds across education levels and gender.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Even the research team was unsure whether the idea could work.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
If anyone is unsure if a property is already listed as a nuisance or for general information, call the city help line (414) 286-CITY (2489).
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 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 7 Dec. 2025.
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