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
Several said transit apps were not consistently updated, leaving riders unsure when, or if, their bus would arrive.
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Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 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
Any time someone goes to a polling location to vote, and the clerks are unsure if that person can vote, they are given a provisional ballot.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
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Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 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
Any time someone goes to a polling location to vote, and the clerks are unsure if that person can vote, they are given a provisional ballot.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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What experts think is possible Michael Pachter, a managing director of equity research at wealth management firm Wedbush Securities, is highly skeptical of Cohen’s ability to fulfill the acquisition.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Housing analyst Jonathan Miller, who is skeptical of the proposal, says that landlords will likely try to raise market-rate rents to help cover at least some of that rise in costs.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
30 Jan. 2026
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If a homeowner finds a suspicious device, the department said not to touch it and call law enforcement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Joining George in his fight to stop the slasher are a particularly suspicious student (Ian Sera) and a famous tennis pro (Lynda Day George) who, bored with the celebrity touring circuit, decides to join up as an undercover detective.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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But even as India retains its growth story amid an increasingly uncertain global economic environment, its weak currency is a cause of concern for the government.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy as well as unusual costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific in an $85 billion deal that would create a transcontinental railroad.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Former University of Denver Pioneers star and Denver native Troy Terry (upper-body injury) also sounded doubtful.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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The team ruled out starting guard Payton Pritchard with left ankle soreness after initially listing him as doubtful.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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