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
Guests freeze for a moment, unsure of what to do, but the crew is already in motion.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Scholars are unsure exactly why New Jersey emerged as an early promoter of women’s voting rights.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
The dog had been there for a while, but authorities are unsure exactly how long, 12 News reports.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 July 2025
But some parents are still unsure of what to do next.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Scholars are unsure exactly why New Jersey emerged as an early promoter of women’s voting rights.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
The dog had been there for a while, but authorities are unsure exactly how long, 12 News reports.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 July 2025
But some parents are still unsure of what to do next.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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That included 83% of Democrats but just 33% of Republicans, who tend to be more skeptical of climate change.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Lee also points out North Korea's poor infrastructure and vulnerability to geopolitical fluctuations as reasons to be skeptical about its tourism ambitions.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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Just 25 minutes before Crooks fired toward Trump, local law enforcement reported a suspicious man carrying a rangefinder outside the rally perimeter.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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James’ dental colleague, Ryan Redfearn, alerted hospital staff and police to a suspicious chemical delivery.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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According to a survey conducted for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, more than 70% of Americans have felt either cautious or uncertain about their financial situation over the past 12 months.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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This enormous — and uncertain — data center growth should not be Maryland’s responsibility.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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Ticketing companies show support for Donald Trump's executive order, others prove to be doubtful of 'meaningful change' Live Nation, parent company of Ticketmaster, issued a statement supporting Trump's executive order and calling for a cap on resale prices.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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After delivering several flops since its inception in 2019, such as Napoleon and Killers of the Flower Moon, the future of Apple's foray into movies remained doubtful.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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