unsure

adjective

ˌən-ˈshu̇r How to pronounce unsure (audio)
Definition of unsurenext
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 Discovering that your identity has been stolen can leave you feeling angry, frightened and unsure where to begin. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 But what happens if a waggling bee is unsure of its directions? — Marta Hill, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 Emergency dispatchers and first responders initially appeared unsure whether the calls for help were authentic, according to the recordings, which were obtained by The Washington Post. — Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026 Investigators were initially unsure whether Spears had been struck by a vehicle. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
  1. skeptical
  2. suspicious
  3. uncertain
  4. doubtful
Adjective
  • Others are skeptical the task force can accomplish much in such a short time period, arguing that eventually sweeping new legislation will be needed to regulate AI.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Though Netflix is profitable, analysts say the company hasn’t produced enough hits and are skeptical of its plans to grow its subscriber base.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • For all current and former Florida residents, FLHSMV recommended taking precautions, including monitoring financial accounts and reviewing credit reports for any suspicious activity.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at iVerify discovered it while investigating a suspicious infection in August 2026.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • Called Motor Decide, the tool is designed to help industries evaluate electric motor technologies and make informed decisions under uncertain market conditions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • These industry changes come at an uncertain time as artificial intelligence encroaches on the creative field and consumers are turning to social media platforms for music consumption and discovery.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • Whether growth alone can actually solve the federal debt is doubtful.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Both stocks have rallied in 2026, with Dell up more than 350% and HPE soaring 185%, but analysts at the bank are doubtful the gains can be sustained much longer.
    — Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of doubtful

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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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