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
Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Early polling suggests the war is unpopular with most Americans, as just 29% approve of the strikes, while 43% disapprove and 26% remain unsure, according to an Ipsos poll.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Early polling suggests the war is unpopular with most Americans, as just 29% approve of the strikes, while 43% disapprove and 26% remain unsure, according to an Ipsos poll.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Despite the company’s claims, many are skeptical.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court in January appeared skeptical of challenges to some of the state-level bans, siding with proponents who argued that transgender girls and women should not play on girls' and women's sports teams out of fairness and safety.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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This seemed to color the investigation almost from the beginning, since Epstein’s death was never treated as suspicious.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at that time, including those with home surveillance video, is asked to contact the Northbrook Police Department at 847-564-2060.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Others say the divide is real, even if its long-term political impact remains uncertain.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cooper remains uncertain whether those efforts will be sustained.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Featuring so many plugs for Chick-fil-A that one hopes the producers got a good product-placement fee or at least free catering for the film shoot, Plantman & Blondie might have been amusing enough as a brief sketch, although frankly even that’s doubtful.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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Surveying the field, Morrisson is doubtful there's a candidate who can top Biss - especially a challenger running further to the left.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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