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
Feeling powerless driving a CATS bus At times, drivers work on high alert, unsure whether passengers who are threatening them will get physical, the former bus drivers said.
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Rumfield stopped at second base, initially unsure of the ruling, before proceeding around the bases.
—CBS News, 2 June 2026
Eagle Rock was unsure what this season would bring.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Many simply felt unsure about what to click next.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Rumfield stopped at second base, initially unsure of the ruling, before proceeding around the bases.
—CBS News, 2 June 2026
Eagle Rock was unsure what this season would bring.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Many simply felt unsure about what to click next.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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But it's also made people even more skeptical of public figures whose appearances seem naturally frozen in time.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Many consumers are wary, skeptical, and even disgusted by AI content in ads.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The duo first appear in parodied versions of the Longlegs roles originated by Blair Underwood and Maika Monroe midway through Scary Movie, standing by as their fellow officers are sent off after a suspicious perp.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The Bahraini military urged residents to exercise caution around any unfamiliar or suspicious objects that may have fallen as a result of the attacks and to report them immediately to authorities.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The fate of the House bill is uncertain in the Senate.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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And yet, the complex plot comes down to the bond between Albus and Scorpius, who are living in their fathers’ shadows, bullied and uncertain of themselves, as their connections with their dads falter.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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There is some irony in that Donachie also coaches Barcelona’s Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford, for whom a permanent move to the Camp Nou now looks doubtful after his England team-mate’s arrival.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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McClure, of course, would love to see Steyer take the top spot in that easy-win scenario against Hilton, though that seems doubtful.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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