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
But with how Trump’s plans are ever-changing, Metzgar is unsure if anything will remain a safe bet.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Both consumer and business sentiment has been ailing in recent months, with shoppers expecting higher prices in the year ahead and proprietors unsure about where to make investments.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
The owners, unsure, started arguing among themselves.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
When breaches do occur, the notifications are often vague or slow to arrive, leaving users unaware of the risks they have been exposed to—and unsure of how to respond effectively.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Both consumer and business sentiment has been ailing in recent months, with shoppers expecting higher prices in the year ahead and proprietors unsure about where to make investments.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
The owners, unsure, started arguing among themselves.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
When breaches do occur, the notifications are often vague or slow to arrive, leaving users unaware of the risks they have been exposed to—and unsure of how to respond effectively.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
Adjective
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But people remain skeptical, and some commentary isn't helping.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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At least 11 cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea within 15 months, the alliance heavily suspicious of Russian influence.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The incident is being investigated by the San Diego County Sheriff’s homicide unit because authorities found the nature of the death to be suspicious, Lt. Juan Márquez said.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Aside from the retroactive tariffs expected to be announced this afternoon by the White House, not only is the imposition of secondary sanctions on buyers of Russian highly uncertain, but their possible nature remains inscrutable.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And the partnership comes as TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Jamal Murray’s injury Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is doubtful due to right hamstring imflammation after missing the past five games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While Carvana has posted upside earnings surprises in the past, the investor was doubtful that will be repeated.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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