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
Other countries believe taxing rights should be based on economic substance and value creation, and some countries are unsure if third countries should receive these taxing rights.
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Emerson poll found 33% support Newsom’s proposal, while 25% oppose and 42% are unsure.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2025
My wife is a rockstar, and Austin is very unsure of Cam (rightfully so).
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Henry is unsure if there is anything to be done to mend the fracture with the families, and practically rolls his eyes when Ned suggests Ellen’s hand as a peace offering.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Emerson poll found 33% support Newsom’s proposal, while 25% oppose and 42% are unsure.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2025
My wife is a rockstar, and Austin is very unsure of Cam (rightfully so).
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Henry is unsure if there is anything to be done to mend the fracture with the families, and practically rolls his eyes when Ned suggests Ellen’s hand as a peace offering.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Heart Age May Not Be the Perfect Metric However, some experts are more skeptical.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Not only are voters more skeptical of media reports and talking points, OBBBA supporters have much more time to counter misinformation than was the case with the TCJA.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The body of a missing 15-year-old boy was discovered this week at a Detroit cemetery under suspicious circumstances.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Investigators did note that nothing suspicious was found, Rhodes said in an update.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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His analysis illustrated the highly uncertain nature of where tariff policy is leading.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Quantum technology is still years from achieving broad commercial viability, making future revenue streams uncertain.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even though Zuckerberg has snatched some of his AI workers, Altman is doubtful that his competitor will be able to replicate the same success of OpenAI.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Trump has long been doubtful of the mutual defense alliance.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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