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
However, justice took years, as many alleged victims were abroad and unsure how to pursue legal action in a foreign country.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Without a diagnosis, people are unsure about how a condition might progress over time, and this can be a great source of anguish for both patients and their families.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Even though things are tense and unsure, there’s no indication that Vance or anyone else will lose more than their job.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Still unsure, the golden retriever slowly tries to move closer to investigate.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Without a diagnosis, people are unsure about how a condition might progress over time, and this can be a great source of anguish for both patients and their families.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Even though things are tense and unsure, there’s no indication that Vance or anyone else will lose more than their job.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Still unsure, the golden retriever slowly tries to move closer to investigate.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Still, some residents remain skeptical.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some fiscal experts were skeptical of both measures.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the coroner did not screen Harold's blood for poisons at the time because his death was not suspicious.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Installing strong antivirus software on your devices can also help block malicious links, detect suspicious downloads and warn you about dangerous websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Security fears If Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz, investors would continue to view the trade chokepoint as dangerous and uncertain.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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With key Pistons defenders like Ausar Thompson (ankle), Cade Cunningham (lung), and Isaiah Stewart (calf) sidelined or doubtful, Gilgeous-Alexander has a prime opportunity to exploit the matchup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Starting center Neemias Queta — who, like Tatum, was listed as questionable against Charlotte before being upgraded before tipoff — is doubtful to play against Atlanta with a right thumb sprain.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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