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unsure
[ uhn-shoor, ‐sܰ ]
adjective
- not certain or confident:
He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- unknown or liable to change; not determined or definite:
The monthly trend for this stock is still unsure, but the daily trend is upward.
happened next is unsure.
unsure
/ ʌˈʃʊə /
adjective
- lacking assurance or self-confidence
- usually postpositive without sure knowledge; uncertain
unsure of her agreement
- precarious; insecure
- not certain or reliable
Word History and Origins
Origin of unsure1
Example Sentences
The movie is so unsure what to do with her that her two big moments are an implausible brawl and her delight at finding a comfortable office chair.
Unable to find the help he needed, he left the school midway through the season to address his mental health, unsure if he’d ever play basketball again.
The man who long seemed unsure "whatever in love means" still figured out how to get it from his subjects.
He is still unsure if he will even attend the ceremony.
She's not alone in feeling tempted by ads; I'm not alone in feeling unsure of how to guide her.
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