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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I was equally forthright about starting my first egg-freezing cycle, unsure how I’d respond to all the hormones I was set to inject.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Gani says if people feel unsure about a product someone is attempting to sell them, they should seek independent advice.

From BBC

It is normally a good game when these two sides meet but, going into it this time, I suppose both sets of supporters are unsure how their team will perform.

From BBC

He’s working with a local architect who lost his own home and trying to move forward to set an example for other residents unsure of the road ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

For the next 15 minutes, he was unsure of their fates.

From The Wall Street Journal

unsure

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