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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From the opening scenes of Marion's theft to her fateful arrival at Bates Motel (the first hour of this movie features some of the best filmmaking and acting ever) to the impending investigation, Hitchcock constantly shifts the focus, keeping viewers unsure of what will happen next.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Since discovery of the crime, police and prosecutors have warned metro Detroiters not to allow any stranger access to their homes if residents are unsure about the stranger’s identity.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Many undecided Americans are unsure if voting is even worth their time.
—New York Times, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Since discovery of the crime, police and prosecutors have warned metro Detroiters not to allow any stranger access to their homes if residents are unsure about the stranger’s identity.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Many undecided Americans are unsure if voting is even worth their time.
—New York Times, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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