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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Meehika Barua, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The 22-year-old was unsure of moving to MLS, where Charlotte FC — managed by former Villa boss Dean Smith — expressed interest.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
On these blocks, darkened by the presence of heavily armed federal agents, Minnesotans describe routine movements as calculated risks, unsure which block might erupt into confrontation.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
When taxpayers are unsure how filing rules work or whether a message is legitimate, criminals step in with communications designed to sound official and helpful.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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