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
And this leaves many Syrians unsure of their place in the emerging new Syria.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, DeLonge—dressed casually in a white cap and T-shirt—sat at a table in the crowd, and seemed highly amused and unsure how to react to the unexpected tribute.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Now President Donald Trump is turning up the volume on calls for Fed Chair Powell’s termination and the whole concept of Federal Reserve autonomy leaving investors very unsure of how to move forward.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Overall, researchers are unsure why diabetes increases the risk of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, DeLonge—dressed casually in a white cap and T-shirt—sat at a table in the crowd, and seemed highly amused and unsure how to react to the unexpected tribute.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Now President Donald Trump is turning up the volume on calls for Fed Chair Powell’s termination and the whole concept of Federal Reserve autonomy leaving investors very unsure of how to move forward.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Overall, researchers are unsure why diabetes increases the risk of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, by contrast, was a vociferous critic of Mr. Putin during his Senate tenure and has struck a more skeptical tone.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Since no one on the team had ever excavated a chariot tire before, the archaeologists were initially skeptical.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The individual was identified as Samuel Stovall, 51, and authorities said his death hasn't been deemed suspicious.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Police were called to a section of Third Street for a report of a suspicious car, and ended up finding the man’s body inside, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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With a decline in visitor numbers and travel dollars, and federal aid nowhere in sight, the future remains uncertain for many in the area.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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The future remains uncertain and the debate over fairness, inclusion and athlete rights continues.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The Celtics ruled the 34-year-old out the day before each of their last two games rather than listing him as questionable or doubtful.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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As for Tatum, he is listed as doubtful ahead of Game 3.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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