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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Examples of unsure in a Sentence
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Some were confused and shocked, while others were unsure what all the commotion was about since Censori is an adult woman who is capable of making her own decisions.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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But while a case-by-case approach may leave some artists unsure about which parts of their works are copyrightable, seemingly common cases are being resolved more readily.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2025
There were some notable wind gusts around Boise around the same time as the building collapse, which was reported to Boise Fire around 5 p.m.
Boise Fire Operations Chief Aaron Hummel said late Wednesday that officials were unsure what caused the incident but that a crane also collapsed on site.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
If unsure, check for signs of tampering, like stickers placed over legitimate codes or poor print quality.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
But while a case-by-case approach may leave some artists unsure about which parts of their works are copyrightable, seemingly common cases are being resolved more readily.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2025
There were some notable wind gusts around Boise around the same time as the building collapse, which was reported to Boise Fire around 5 p.m.
Boise Fire Operations Chief Aaron Hummel said late Wednesday that officials were unsure what caused the incident but that a crane also collapsed on site.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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