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
But the team seems unsure of the next steps for Harper, forcing the surprise decision to consider Schwarber as a defensive replacement.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The poll of 907 Massachusetts residents, conducted through an online survey, found 49% approved of Healey’s job performance, 45% disapproved, and 6% were neutral or unsure.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Although there are infinitely many primes, researchers are unsure how many fit the type (2p - 1) and are Mersenne primes.
—Jeremiah Bartz, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
Man arrested after jumping from window of upstairs bathroom
At the scene, investigators learned the suspect was inside the home but were unsure whether there were any possible hostages.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The poll of 907 Massachusetts residents, conducted through an online survey, found 49% approved of Healey’s job performance, 45% disapproved, and 6% were neutral or unsure.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Although there are infinitely many primes, researchers are unsure how many fit the type (2p - 1) and are Mersenne primes.
—Jeremiah Bartz, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
Man arrested after jumping from window of upstairs bathroom
At the scene, investigators learned the suspect was inside the home but were unsure whether there were any possible hostages.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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When Miramar native Evans St. Fort opened St. Fort’s Funeral Home in North Miami Beach in 2003, clients were skeptical of a funeral director still in his 20s.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The agencies urged the public to remain vigilant and report any threats of violence or suspicious activity to law enforcement.—
Jeremy Harlan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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This allows radiologists to see blood flow to areas of the breast—highlighting suspicious areas that might otherwise be hidden by dense tissue.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 June 2025
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The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future is uncertain.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The impact of the decision is uncertain because immigrants could apply for legal status under other programs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Trump and Musk will meet by the end of the year—giving that likelihood a 57 percent chance—but are doubtful that a meeting will come in the coming weeks.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Initially doubtful of her claim to survivor status, she’s emboldened by her female friends to speak openly of her experience, which in turn becomes the cause célèbre that carries the entire movement.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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