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
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Examples of unsure in a Sentence
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Even those in Winthrop are unsure where all the snow will go.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Those who are not immunized or are unsure of their status should monitor themselves closely for signs of infection.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
But that was with an aluminum bat, and with a line-drive swing, scouts were unsure if his power would translate to the pros.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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