Definitions

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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However, scientists were unsure whether those teeth came from exactly the same sediment layer as the foot.

From Science Daily

Stacey said she was unsure if the local primary school could take any more pupils, and that traffic was also definitely busier through the town.

From BBC

But isn’t there risk on the other side—on the side of obedience when a service member is unsure whether an order is lawful?

From The Wall Street Journal

Plus: Thinking of retiring abroad but unsure about it?

From MarketWatch

If you’re unsure about where and how they should invest this money, the most logical option would be for you to all learn together.

From MarketWatch

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