unsure

[uhn-shoor, ‐shur] / ʌnˈʃʊər, ‐ʃɜr /

ADJECTIVE

doubtful, insecure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrustful dubious hesitant indecisive mistrustful shaky skeptical suspicious uncertain unclear unconvinced undecided

WEAK

betwixt and between borderline fluctuant fly-by-night iffy in a quandary indeterminate irresolute lacking open problematic rootless touch and go unassured unconfident undependable unreliable unstable untrustworthy untrusty up for grabs vacillating wavering weak wimpy wobbly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believing certain clear definite determined indubious sure trustworthy trusty undoubted unwavering

WEAK

secure

Example Sentences

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So now I’m unsure: Is my dad’s behavior actually unusual, or am I just reacting based on the norms in my social circle?

From MarketWatch

“You can be bold. You can be silly. You can be competent and unsure of all your acts at the same time,” Davis said during her opening remarks.

From Los Angeles Times

When the ball came to him in his own half he took it for a little spin, unsure of what to do with it.

From BBC

But as one of the oldest US federal judges -- born in 1933 -- some are unsure he is best suited to preside over what could be a prolonged trial for Maduro on drug trafficking charges.

From Barron's

I’m angry, but also sad and unsure of what to do.

From MarketWatch

unsure

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