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
Mullin was unsure if town officials checked Mayo’s background.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The Army Corps removed debris on about two-thirds of homes that burned down, but the agency did not perform soil testing before and after the cleanup, leaving residents unsure about potential risks.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
If unsure, test the soil pH because improper pH affects nutrient uptake.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Harris was unsure how many people were evacuated, but the shelter set up by the Lake County Health Department at Sonju Arena in Two Harbors had six people stay overnight Friday.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The Army Corps removed debris on about two-thirds of homes that burned down, but the agency did not perform soil testing before and after the cleanup, leaving residents unsure about potential risks.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
If unsure, test the soil pH because improper pH affects nutrient uptake.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Harris was unsure how many people were evacuated, but the shelter set up by the Lake County Health Department at Sonju Arena in Two Harbors had six people stay overnight Friday.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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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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Southlake police stopped an in-progress forgery at a bank after staff notified them about suspicious activity, officials said in a Facebook post.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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Create a family script for suspicious calls None of the protections above stops a phone call.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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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 6 Jun. 2026.
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