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
As the pressure mounts and their captor—someone with a chilling connection to their past—grows increasingly unstable, Connie and Larry cling to their faith, unsure if help will reach them in time.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Early estimates say the facility should open in April, but Oakwood officials are unsure, given the water and sewage infrastructure issues have yet to be resolved.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Spotted skunks are a species of concern because scientists are unsure why its population has been declining in recent years, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
These delicate items can’t be tossed in the washing machine, which leaves many people unsure how to clean them.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Early estimates say the facility should open in April, but Oakwood officials are unsure, given the water and sewage infrastructure issues have yet to be resolved.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Spotted skunks are a species of concern because scientists are unsure why its population has been declining in recent years, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
These delicate items can’t be tossed in the washing machine, which leaves many people unsure how to clean them.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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But some Cuban-American senators seemed a bit more skeptical in their comments on the diplomatic talks between the United States and Cuba.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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American militia sought revenge for these raids, skeptical of Christian Indians’ claims of neutrality as the war ground on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Massachusetts State Police ask that anyone who sees anything suspicious call 911.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Noboa characterized the action as suspicious because diplomatic documents have international protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Outline your plans carefully, because regular progress should feel better than chasing an uncertain finish line.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s uncertain future is also central to the equation shifting in favor of IMEC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Killing consumer rights There’s reason to be doubtful.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Edwards is doubtful for the Mustangs’ ACC tournament opener against Syracuse on Tuesday afternoon in Charlotte, a team spokesperson told The Dallas Morning News Monday.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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