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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Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Many simply felt unsure about what to click next.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In an environment where people are unsure where to start, change management is the critical foundation for envisioning new operating models and reinventing business processes.
—Peter Fitzgibbon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
At first, Pinkleton was unsure who could embody all of that and provide a new take on the role made famous by Tim Curry.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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