as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of unsure
Both are unsure if the other is fully committed to them.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Maier is unsure whether the solution is consumer education or regulation.
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Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Its unique appearance often sparks curiosity, but many are unsure how to tackle its tough, spiky exterior.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
If unsure, consult the label on the back of the bottle or box.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Maier is unsure whether the solution is consumer education or regulation.
—
Juergen Eckhardt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Its unique appearance often sparks curiosity, but many are unsure how to tackle its tough, spiky exterior.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
If unsure, consult the label on the back of the bottle or box.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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Some physicists are skeptical that such waves could escape the intense gravitational environment near a black hole’s event horizon, or that current instruments can reliably separate a direct wave signal from the surrounding noise.
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The fresh attack, the first reported since the US and Iran agreed last week to work toward a peace deal, prompted an uptick in global oil prices and came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to sell the peace agreement to skeptical Gulf nations.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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Ahead of the fateful trip to Zion, Bernadette was growing suspicious about Vander Meer’s behavior.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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The bold story choice, which reunites the staff for what may be their final kitchen service as the restaurant faces an uncertain future, was met with enthusiasm from the cast.
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Three centuries later, the librarians of Alexandria took charge of the text, collating competing versions, marking doubtful lines, imposing a measure of order on the teeming verses.
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Sounding doubtful and defeated, Jessica hung up.
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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