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
The organization is unsure which of its programs will be given the green light to go forward.
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Maryalice Parks, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2025
Police were unsure of the person's age and gender but confirmed the remains were those of an adult.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Some were confused and shocked, while others were unsure what all the commotion was about since Censori is an adult woman who is capable of making her own decisions.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
If unsure, check for signs of tampering, like stickers placed over legitimate codes or poor print quality.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
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Maryalice Parks, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2025
Police were unsure of the person's age and gender but confirmed the remains were those of an adult.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Some were confused and shocked, while others were unsure what all the commotion was about since Censori is an adult woman who is capable of making her own decisions.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
If unsure, check for signs of tampering, like stickers placed over legitimate codes or poor print quality.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some experts and victims’ relatives remain skeptical that the suspects arrested were the true perpetrators.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Officials said the people inside the home were able to escape thanks to the mom, who heard suspicious noises, before finding the fire and evacuating her family, adding that some family members even had to jump out of second-story windows to escape the flames.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The officer informs him that his license plate is missing and discovers a suspicious liquid dripping from the trunk.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While some agencies provided guidance on how employees should phrase their responses, others remained uncertain.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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While international military and financial support have bolstered Ukraine’s resilience, the country confronts an uncertain future as peace talks, initiated by the Trump administration with the Kremlin, unfold against the backdrop of staggering human and economic losses.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Skipper Lewis Dunk, deputy captain Danny Welbeck, and Dutch right-back Joel Veltman remain doubtful for tomorrow night’s home game against Bournemouth.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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South Africans Kagiso Rabada and David Miller are also among the big names that will be missing, while Steven Smith has been retained by Freedom although his availability is doubtful given his international commitments.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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