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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Arjun Pillai, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Long COVID remains mysterious with health care providers unsure which symptoms can be directly attributed to a COVID-19 infection and how those symptoms may persist.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Moving the ceremonies and celebrations indoors caused confusion not just for constituents but for congressional offices, as well, who were unsure what to do with the thousands of now-invalid tickets.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
The first three days will consist of your dog being nervous and unsure.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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