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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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
These cases have raised concerns about overzealous responses from companies and left many companies unsure of how to proceed.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
However, with the frequency that college campuses hold events all across the United States, Schweit is unsure that the Kirk assassination will have a large impact on campus security moving forward.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.
—Sandy Anderson, Forbes.com, 16 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 20 Sep. 2025.
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