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unsure

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnˈʃʊr/ · UK /ˌʌnˈʃʊə/

unsure means: Not certain about something or not knowing what to decide.

adjective

NOT CERTAINB1

Not certain about something or not knowing what to decide.

  • I am unsure about this.
  • She was unsure whether to accept the job.
  • If you feel unsure, ask someone for help.

How to use it: unsure about something (I am unsure about the price.); unsure whether to do something (She was unsure whether to stay.); unsure of something (He seemed unsure of the answer.)

Similar words: uncertain, doubtful

Opposites: sure, certain

Common phrases: unsure about something, unsure of something, feel unsure

NOT STEADYC2

Not firm or safe enough to support you reliably.

  • His footing was unsure.
  • She crossed the loose stones with unsure steps.
  • The steep path gave us unsure footing.

Similar words: unsteady, unstable

Opposites: steady, stable

Common phrases: unsure footing, unsure steps

Questions about unsure

What does unsure mean?

Not certain about something or not knowing what to decide.

What is unsure in other languages?

Türkçe: emin olmayan · Español: inseguro · Français: incertain · Deutsch: unsicher · Italiano: incerto · 日本語: 確信のない

How do you pronounce unsure?

In American English /ˌʌnˈʃʊr/; in British English /ˌʌnˈʃʊə/.

How do you use unsure in a sentence?

I am unsure about this. She was unsure whether to accept the job.

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