unsure
Americanadjective
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not certain or confident.
He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
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unknown or liable to change; not determined or definite.
The monthly trend for this stock is still unsure, but the daily trend is upward.
What happened next is unsure.
adjective
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lacking assurance or self-confidence
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(usually postpositive) without sure knowledge; uncertain
unsure of her agreement
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precarious; insecure
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not certain or reliable
Etymology
Origin of unsure
First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English unseur(e) “unsafe; precarious; uncertain”; un- 1 ( def. ) + sure ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Others, unsure how to investigate flagged voters’ status, said they simply sent notices asking for proof of citizenship, though some opted not to remove nonresponsive voters from the rolls.
From Salon
He practiced what Mr. Leeke calls “the fifty-fifty defense”: When he was unsure of a call, he had a 50% chance of guessing correctly.
London — It’s been almost six months since Rachel Weisz wrapped filming on “Vladimir,” and she’s still unsure how to discuss her character on the series.
From Los Angeles Times
McVay said she went to bed in grief and unsure what action to take next.
From Los Angeles Times
As for Major Puff, he was unsure whether he could proclaim victory or admit defeat or simply call it a tie.
From Literature
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