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
When asked if the deadline is realistic, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) was unsure.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 11 June 2025
Authorities are unsure if Decker is armed, but insist he is considered dangerous.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
The host with the most First-time host Cynthia Erivo kicked off the show from her Radio City Music Hall dressing room, unsure of her opening number.
—Mark Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
Fewer than half of U.S. businesses report having a formal crisis communication plan, and 23% either don’t have one or are unsure if a plan exists.
—Nicole Tidei, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 11 June 2025
Authorities are unsure if Decker is armed, but insist he is considered dangerous.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
The host with the most First-time host Cynthia Erivo kicked off the show from her Radio City Music Hall dressing room, unsure of her opening number.
—Mark Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
Fewer than half of U.S. businesses report having a formal crisis communication plan, and 23% either don’t have one or are unsure if a plan exists.
—Nicole Tidei, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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Some employees are skeptical of the AI, especially following a Bloomberg report in January that predicted up to 200,000 jobs on Wall Street could be at risk within five years due to technologies like AI.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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But some, including former Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston, remain skeptical about whether the current bill will lay the groundwork for a successful regional system.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Avoid suspicious links and install strong antivirus protection: Crocodilus spreads through deceptive ads and fake app links.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but state fire officials said Wednesday a preliminary investigation found no suspicious cause.—
Todd Prussman,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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To be sure, the uncertain economy could weigh on consumer spending in the near term, impacting online purchases.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Iran’s brief but brutal war with Israel has left its theocratic regime facing an uncertain future.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
25 June 2025
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But some fear Newsom might even veto the $110 million, although this seems doubtful, given the public anger that could generate.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Whether Baghdad would risk firing these at intruding IAF jets that are not actively attacking targets on its territory is doubtful, given the crushing retaliation doing so would likely incur.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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