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 Heat is unsure if the Hornets were aware of the NBA investigation at the time of the trade; then-Hornets basketball operations president Mitch Kupchak did not mention the matter to Heat officials.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, businesses of all sizes and across most industries are still unsure of what the future might hold as US trade policy continues to evolve, even with the Fed expected to deliver additional rate cuts through 2026.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The district expects about $1 million in Impact Aid this year, but the shutdown and layoffs at the federal education department have left administrators unsure when — or if — the money will arrive.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As consumer expectations for brand values rise, many companies are unsure how to communicate social purpose without alienating customers.
—Tensie Whelan, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, businesses of all sizes and across most industries are still unsure of what the future might hold as US trade policy continues to evolve, even with the Fed expected to deliver additional rate cuts through 2026.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The district expects about $1 million in Impact Aid this year, but the shutdown and layoffs at the federal education department have left administrators unsure when — or if — the money will arrive.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As consumer expectations for brand values rise, many companies are unsure how to communicate social purpose without alienating customers.
—Tensie Whelan, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani must convince Black voters skeptical of ambitious campaign promises, including free buses, free universal childcare and a rent freeze on 1 million apartments.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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But Feinberg is also intensely skeptical of some of the startups’ promises.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Once Pearl knows that Dale was suspicious of Betty Jo, the damage to their relationship is done.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The scouting trips were particularly suspicious to investigators because none of the suspects are over 21 years old, ruling out legitimate visits to bars or clubs.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The timeline for when China’s two sixth-generation fighters began secret testing prior to their sightings last year remains uncertain.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Guerrero’s status with the Blue Jays was uncertain going into the 2025 season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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If at any point María Luisa hesitated, doubtful about the tastefulness of this colossus, those doubts vanished the moment a representative of the city council delivered a witty and audacious explanation of the arch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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On Thursday, the Dolphins are expected to be without safety Ashtyn Davis, who is doubtful with a quadriceps injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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