unsure

adjective

un·sure ˌən-ˈshu̇r

-ˈshər,

especially Southern -ˈshȯr

Synonyms of unsure next

: 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 …—

Seth Mnookin

Examples of unsure in a Sentence

unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games

Recent Examples on the Web He was sacked twice and completed only 14 of 29 passes for 93 yards, seemingly unsure at times where to deliver the ball. —

Jack Magruder, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 The township spokesperson was unsure Friday afternoon whether Lesko had been brought back to Ohio, though he was not listed as a Butler County Jail inmate. —

Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024 The film’s final half hour is a series of false endings, feeling unsure of just what moment would give the audience the satisfaction that would forever elude the family. —

Leila Latif, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2024 Odeh is among those who skipped voting for Biden and said her community is still unsure of how to vote come November. —

Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsure

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