unsure

adjective

ˌən-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce unsure (audio)
Definition of unsurenext
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 The domestic Rita is frazzled, hesitant, unsure of her place in the world. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Counsell was also unsure if correcting or altering mechanics could solve the issue. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 However, many are understandably unsure about eating plastic, and there’s a long road ahead before the cookies can hit shelves. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 Too many universities remain at the cliff's edge, unsure how best to adapt. — Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
  1. skeptical
  2. suspicious
  3. uncertain
  4. doubtful
Adjective
  • Initially skeptical of the tub, her contractors took pride in the end result.
    — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • El Sayed has been skeptical of AI throughout his Senate campaign against GOP candidate Mike Rogers, calling for government ownership of the technology and backing a sweeping tax on AI companies’ stock.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • The case was not registered as suspicious, the spokesperson added.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Amazon has partnered with the BBB so consumers can search reports involving suspicious communications.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • So many teams began the season in a state of turmoil, with key players uncertain over their future and positions unfilled.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The forecast then becomes uncertain, as one model suggests a stronger system could bring cooler weather and rain, while another keeps the heat in place.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • Stanford, meanwhile, has 15 players listed as out, one as doubtful, five as questionable and four as probable.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Even if temperatures were to sharply drop, the recovery of most corals is doubtful.
    — Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of doubtful

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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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