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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Yet Maguire is also unsure of his future.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
On the streets, Iranians are unsure which side poses a greater threat.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Federal agencies seem unsure what, if any, investigation is occurring, according to The Washington Post, although White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said today that DHS and CBP are investigating the Pretti shooting, including reviewing body-cam footage.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
All while being unsure of how to respond.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
On the streets, Iranians are unsure which side poses a greater threat.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Federal agencies seem unsure what, if any, investigation is occurring, according to The Washington Post, although White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said today that DHS and CBP are investigating the Pretti shooting, including reviewing body-cam footage.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
All while being unsure of how to respond.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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