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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unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Like many students, Headley is now left in limbo, unsure how finals will be submitted or graded.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The Mets are unsure if his hip led to decreased velocity.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Just 37% of respondents approve of the job Trump is doing overall, while 59% disapprove and 4% are unsure, according to the new survey, conducted in partnership with NPR and PBS.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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