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
Some executives hesitated, unsure of what to expect.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The end result is an environment in which the credibility of the CDC is in question because people are unsure whether recommendations made in the CDC’s name are coming from the science and scientists or from the politicians who are in charge.
—Jordan Miller, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Fresh out of Utah with $2000 in my pocket after training in London my whole childhood totally unsure of what was ahead.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
That wasn’t sustainable, and with apartment rents out of reach, Rabinovitz joined the growing population of older Americans unsure of where to lay their heads at night.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The end result is an environment in which the credibility of the CDC is in question because people are unsure whether recommendations made in the CDC’s name are coming from the science and scientists or from the politicians who are in charge.
—Jordan Miller, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Fresh out of Utah with $2000 in my pocket after training in London my whole childhood totally unsure of what was ahead.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
That wasn’t sustainable, and with apartment rents out of reach, Rabinovitz joined the growing population of older Americans unsure of where to lay their heads at night.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Gustafson is skeptical, but certain.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The elaborateness of these explanations, in Frank’s view, is a reason to be skeptical of them.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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More Evan Bernstein/Getty Images Point guard Terry Rozier, who has only a partial guarantee on his contract for 2025-26, remains under federal investigation for suspicious gambling activity, per ESPN's David Purdum.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a fast-paced, digital, and uncertain world, wallpaper offers both emotional and sensory reprieve.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Right now, midfield, where Joe Willock’s long-term future is uncertain, and up front remain areas which could be improved upon.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rookie Jordan James is doubtful, and Shanahan acknowledged that practice-squad rusher Sincere McCormick could get elevated if needed.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ekwonu ‘doubtful’ for Panthers in Week 1 Left tackle Ickey Ekwonu (appendectomy) practiced in a limited capacity on Friday.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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