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
Why were some of the housemates unsure about exactly how much the group paid in total rent?
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Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
As the records were terminated, many colleges and universities were unsure how to proceed.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 5 May 2025
Final Thoughts Still feeling anxious and unsure about prom and how best to support your teen?
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 5 May 2025
Investing Too Much, Too Soon AI is evolving rapidly, leaving businesses unsure whether to be pioneers, early adopters or cautious followers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
As the records were terminated, many colleges and universities were unsure how to proceed.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 5 May 2025
Final Thoughts Still feeling anxious and unsure about prom and how best to support your teen?
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 5 May 2025
Investing Too Much, Too Soon AI is evolving rapidly, leaving businesses unsure whether to be pioneers, early adopters or cautious followers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Klein is skeptical that the Trump Administration will usher in a new era of building things.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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When Adam Neumann launched Flow, his residential real-estate venture, a little over three years ago, a lot of people were skeptical.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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While trying to solve the mystery of the stalker, Reese becomes suspicious of Eros' friend and roommate, Peyton (Mirela Balić).—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Joshua later discovered that the police received a tip about a suspicious vehicle earlier that day.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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In the early, uncertain days of COVID-19, when people were told to stay home to save lives, Lightfoot chose compassion over citations.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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This phenomenon has been further propelled by ongoing inflation, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Hours before tip-off, word spread that Gordon was doubtful to play and that this injury would take weeks to recover from.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Nonetheless, the stock has declined nearly 40% from its peak in 2024, as investors remain doubtful regarding these plans.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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