as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of unsure
Anyone unsure of their vaccination status should have a discussion with their doctor.
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Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Initially, Arevalo was unsure if the writing on the headgear was allowed.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025
Providers are also unsure what to expect from the new presidential administration.
—Abigail Brone, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
The program director added that staff members were unsure if these research activities were banned by the executive order.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Initially, Arevalo was unsure if the writing on the headgear was allowed.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025
Providers are also unsure what to expect from the new presidential administration.
—Abigail Brone, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
The program director added that staff members were unsure if these research activities were banned by the executive order.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some experts and victims’ relatives remain skeptical that the suspects arrested were the true perpetrators.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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Officials said the people inside the home were able to escape thanks to the mom, who heard suspicious noises, before finding the fire and evacuating her family, adding that some family members even had to jump out of second-story windows to escape the flames.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The officer informs him that his license plate is missing and discovers a suspicious liquid dripping from the trunk.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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While some agencies provided guidance on how employees should phrase their responses, others remained uncertain.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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While international military and financial support have bolstered Ukraine’s resilience, the country confronts an uncertain future as peace talks, initiated by the Trump administration with the Kremlin, unfold against the backdrop of staggering human and economic losses.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Skipper Lewis Dunk, deputy captain Danny Welbeck, and Dutch right-back Joel Veltman remain doubtful for tomorrow night’s home game against Bournemouth.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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South Africans Kagiso Rabada and David Miller are also among the big names that will be missing, while Steven Smith has been retained by Freedom although his availability is doubtful given his international commitments.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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