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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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Iran’s collapse added to the anxiety of other American partners in the region—especially Saudi Arabia—who were unsure whether the United States would support them if revolution crept to their doors.
—Benjamin V. Allison / Made By History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Experts are unsure why stress causes psoriasis to flare up, but there are several theories about why this occurs.4
The potential reasons why stress causes psoriasis flare-ups include:4
Psychological stress can trigger inflammation in the body, which may worsen psoriasis.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
The team is still unsure what the unusual nose may be used for and hopes to find out more in the future.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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