unsure
adjective
un·sure
ˌən-ˈshu̇r 
-ˈshər,
especially Southern -ˈshȯr
: not marked by or given to feelings of confident certainty : not sure
was unsure of what to do
Phrases
unsure of oneself
: lacking confidence in one's abilities
… he's a little unsure of himself when it comes to the music world …—
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Fans near the front of the stage appeared befuddled and unsure how to react.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
Historians are unsure on how the bridge got its name, or what its connection might be to the English playwright and poet.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
Historians are unsure on how the bridge got its name, or what its connection might be to the English playwright and poet.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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“Unsure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsure. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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