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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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
The share of respondents who were unsure shrunk from 31% to 25%.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
If you are not fully vaccinated or are unsure of your status, your doctor may recommend a measles booster.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
States are unsure of how to prepare for the possible elimination of the Department of Education.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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