unsure
adjective
un·sure
ˌən-ˈshu̇r 
-ˈshər,
especially Southern -ˈshȯr
: not marked by or given to feelings of confident certainty : not sure
was unsure of what to do
Phrases
unsure of oneself
: lacking confidence in one's abilities
… he's a little unsure of himself when it comes to the music world …—
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Seth MnookinExamples of unsure in a Sentence
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Of these, 20 percent believe the effects will be significant, 46 percent expect these to be moderate and 16 percent foresee a minimal impact, with 16 percent unsure and only two percent expecting no impact whatsoever.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Guehi then passes the ball into the space behind Villa’s midfield, to a point that is equidistant from their centre-backs, which helps Mateta drop to receive it because Torres and Carlos are unsure who has to move up to defend the centre-forward.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
She was frustrated by Highmark’s denials and unsure if her last resort, the external appeal, would yield results.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Overall, 48% of respondents thought the policy was not based on science and facts, with the rest unsure or opting not to answer the question.
—Jason Lange, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Guehi then passes the ball into the space behind Villa’s midfield, to a point that is equidistant from their centre-backs, which helps Mateta drop to receive it because Torres and Carlos are unsure who has to move up to defend the centre-forward.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
She was frustrated by Highmark’s denials and unsure if her last resort, the external appeal, would yield results.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Overall, 48% of respondents thought the policy was not based on science and facts, with the rest unsure or opting not to answer the question.
—Jason Lange, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsure
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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