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
Public Health staff said the majority of cases were among people who were unvaccinated or unsure they were vaccinated.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
While certain that her organization will continue to work with Wine Institute, Collins is unsure about the exact road ahead.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Both are unsure if the other is fully committed to them.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Its unique appearance often sparks curiosity, but many are unsure how to tackle its tough, spiky exterior.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
While certain that her organization will continue to work with Wine Institute, Collins is unsure about the exact road ahead.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Both are unsure if the other is fully committed to them.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Its unique appearance often sparks curiosity, but many are unsure how to tackle its tough, spiky exterior.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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When Axsome went public in 2015, Wall Street was skeptical and the company’s stock puttered along under $10 for years.
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Contrary to what the public has been led to believe, America’s Founding Fathers were skeptical and anxious about democracy.
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Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
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Residents who witness suspicious activity can contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or call 911 when appropriate.
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Harvard Health has taken a critical look at Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has warned about uncertain efficacy in at-home vagus stimulation devices.
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At the edge of an uncertain frontier, the founders organized people, knowledge, and governance in a way that could survive the unknown.
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Reece James and Jarell Quansah are both doubtful due to injury, and Tino Livramento is out of the tournament entirely.
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Jimmy sounds doubtful that Carmy will agree to it.
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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