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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Overall, researchers are unsure why diabetes increases the risk of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Some are unsure if their application is still valid.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Approximately 26 percent of individuals surveyed were unsure.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Six percent said neither, while 13 percent were unsure.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Some are unsure if their application is still valid.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Approximately 26 percent of individuals surveyed were unsure.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Six percent said neither, while 13 percent were unsure.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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