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

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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip. —

Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024 This fear and trauma have left her feeling isolated and unsure of how to seek help. —

Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 Mark Ruffalo shared a video on social media in a last-minute plea to voters who are unsure whether to choose the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or the Green Party nominee Jill Stein on their ballots. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 More:Attending college in Wisconsin and unsure how to vote? —

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