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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Speaking backstage, they told reporters that they were unsure how they would recapture that lightening in a bottle for the sequel they have planned with Netflix.
From BBC
"I was coming into this event and I was a little unsure what to do, so I decided not to go for any risks," said the world champion.
From Barron's
That growth is in part due to UC offering admission to more internationals because campuses were unsure of how many would enroll amid restrictions.
From Los Angeles Times
The sisters said they were unsure as to what steps to take next following the criminal case but had decided to initiate civil proceedings against the Church.
From BBC
There, people recounted their harrowing evacuation stories, unsure of whether their home survived, unsure of when or if they’d be able to return.
From Los Angeles Times
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