as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
unsure of her ability to handle the pressure of competing in the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of unsure
The type of aircraft – a Bell helicopter 206 – can hold enough fuel for over two hours of flying and crews are unsure as to why the helicopter did not have enough fuel, Fox News Digital has learned.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to Zimmerman, the move has left many filmmakers out of pocket and unsure how to move forward.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Many of these entrepreneurs feel stuck, unsure how to scale their businesses sustainably while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.
—Ace Branding, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Javadi, in particular, seems unsure whether this experience has discouraged her from pursuing a career in emergency medicine.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to Zimmerman, the move has left many filmmakers out of pocket and unsure how to move forward.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Many of these entrepreneurs feel stuck, unsure how to scale their businesses sustainably while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.
—Ace Branding, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Javadi, in particular, seems unsure whether this experience has discouraged her from pursuing a career in emergency medicine.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsure
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But people remain skeptical, and some commentary isn't helping.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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At least 11 cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea within 15 months, the alliance heavily suspicious of Russian influence.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Arrow Cross officers patrolled, checking papers, suspicious police officers making sure there were no Jews where they weren’t supposed to be when they weren’t supposed to be there.—
Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The more Macdonald resists mythologizing or summing up, the more John Lennon and Yoko Ono emerge as fragile, complex individuals on a journey together during uncertain times.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The franc stood at $1.22, raising questions about the dollar's role as a traditional safe haven during uncertain times.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jamal Murray’s injury Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is doubtful due to right hamstring imflammation after missing the past five games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While Carvana has posted upside earnings surprises in the past, the investor was doubtful that will be repeated.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsure. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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