unsure

adjective

un·​sure ˌən-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce unsure (audio)
-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 …Seth Mnookin

Examples of unsure in a Sentence

unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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What the market is unsure about is how the impending policy mix of tariffs, immigration restrictions and deregulation will alter this interplay of rates, inflation, GDP growth and risk appetites. 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 See all Example Sentences for unsure 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsure was in the 15th century

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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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