as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of unsure
But with Johnson’s first two proposals up in flames, Republicans are unsure what the Speaker will do next.
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Durbin is unsure if efforts to establish a federal framework will advance next year.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Everybody is unsure what the Trump effect will be in 2025 and beyond.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Finding your discipline style Even when parents choose to discipline their children, many are unsure if their methods are effective.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Durbin is unsure if efforts to establish a federal framework will advance next year.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Everybody is unsure what the Trump effect will be in 2025 and beyond.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Finding your discipline style Even when parents choose to discipline their children, many are unsure if their methods are effective.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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This could be weird network traffic, suspicious logins or unauthorized data access.Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article Three people were arrested in Newington early Tuesday when officers found a gun and crack cocaine while investigating a suspicious vehicle in a condo complex parking lot.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the outcome at the end of a tumultuous week had been uncertain after Trump had insisted the deal include an increase in the government’s borrowing limit.Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Whether the snow sticks around long enough for a white Christmas is uncertain.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Count us doubtful that Republicans will be able to make major changes to environmental laws without negotiating with Senate Democrats.Daniel Moore, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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