English language

How to pronounce unsure in English?

Toggle Transcript
Type Words
Synonyms diffident, shy, timid


a very unsure young man.
Type Words
Synonyms incertain, uncertain


unsure of himself and his future.
moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps.

Examples of unsure

unsure
He said the team was unsure how it would get to Olean, 240 miles west of Albany.
From the bostonherald.com
It was so alarming that Lewis played out his contract, unsure he wanted to stay.
From the stltoday.com
She, like Torres, was unsure about the exact date that a decision would be made.
From the dailyherald.com
If you are unsure, contact a certified arborist for a tree condition assessment.
From the cairns.com.au
If you are unsure whether your baby is getting enough milk, talk to your doctor.
From the orlandosentinel.com
I was unsure how he was feeling about me and was not too happy with my own life.
From the denverpost.com
Every morning, I'd peel my eyes open, unsure of who I was or where I'd ended up.
From the online.wsj.com
Many are unsure which items are healthy and what an appropriate portion size is.
From the newsobserver.com
His shocking resignation had left him tired, unsettled and unsure of his future.
From the denverpost.com
More examples
  • Diffident: lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
  • Uncertain: lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"; "an uncertain smile"; "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"
  • Uncertain of the facts; unstable or precarious
  • (unsurely) In an unsure manner