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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Examples of unsure in a Sentence
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
While Ryan is unsure whether her studio apartment is still intact, the school she was supposed to start teaching at next Monday — Palisades Charter High School — has been badly damaged.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Officials are unsure what caused the wildfires – however, many including President-elect Donald Trump – are voicing opinions.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
When asked by this news organization her thoughts on the possible $1.35 million in cuts to police services, police Chief Tracy Avelar was unsure of what the future could hold.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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