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
Anyone unsure of their vaccination status should have a discussion with their doctor.
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Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Initially, Arevalo was unsure if the writing on the headgear was allowed.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025
Providers are also unsure what to expect from the new presidential administration.
—Abigail Brone, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
The program director added that staff members were unsure if these research activities were banned by the executive order.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Initially, Arevalo was unsure if the writing on the headgear was allowed.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025
Providers are also unsure what to expect from the new presidential administration.
—Abigail Brone, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
The program director added that staff members were unsure if these research activities were banned by the executive order.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.—
Ryan Hutchins,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Context Since Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, a series of mysterious deaths have claimed the lives of prominent Russian figures, including tycoons, businessmen and oil executives—many of whom reportedly fell from windows under suspicious circumstances.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kudrow played Lucia, Bill's protective best friend who's quite suspicious of Dedee.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The ripple effect from this trade should impact two areas: The uncertain QB situation and George Pickens.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite an uncertain future, the theater’s team is determined to continue their art and their wartime volunteering.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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Holiday and Porzingis had been listed as doubtful after sitting out the previous two games.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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Boston's Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are both doubtful for this game, and Jaylen Brown is questionable with a knee injury.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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