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
If unsure, contact the company directly to confirm the request.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
But the remainder were not willing — or were unsure.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
For a few moments, SpaceX officials discussing the launch on the company's live webcast were unsure of the outcome of the test flight.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
But the remainder were not willing — or were unsure.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
For a few moments, SpaceX officials discussing the launch on the company's live webcast were unsure of the outcome of the test flight.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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
See all Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Be skeptical of anyone who promises immediate cleanup or immediate repairs.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s diverging views on foreign policy President-elect Donald Trump has been skeptical of U.S. alliances, including NATO and defense partnerships in the Asia-Pacific, all of which the Biden team has worked to shore up over the past four years.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The guard told 911 dispatch that a suspicious vehicle — a dark SUV — had driven through his yard.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Editors’ Picks The four Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Saturday, who were dressed in military-style clothes, had been working as lookouts for Israel’s army, reporting on suspicious activity across the border, when they were captured.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s viability had been uncertain since then-President Trump moved to shut it down in 2020, citing national security concerns.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Moscow hopes to maintain some of its naval and air bases, but the fate of its negotiations with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is uncertain.—
Erika Solomon,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Flowers was listed as doubtful throughout the week and upgraded wide receiver Anthony Miller from the practice squad.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The injury report, where Flowers was listed as doubtful, ended any suspense.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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