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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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
After the 8-1 loss, Hodge sounded unsure of what was at the root of his struggles.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The filmmaker, unsure his story was appropriate at such a moment, was encouraged by Masharawi to proceed.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 10 July 2025
The study also showed that 27% of organizations haven't considered the impact of the quantum threat, and 9% are unsure of how to respond.
—Anurag Lal, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsure
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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