Synonyms for unsure
un·sure

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1. diffident, shy, timid, unsureadjective

   lacking self-confidence

   "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"

   Synonyms:
   diffident, faint, shy(p), fainthearted, faint-hearted, timid, uncertain, shy, incertain

   Antonyms:
   certain(p), sure, positive(p), convinced(p), confident(p)

2. uncertain, unsure, incertainadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   changeable, diffident, timid, uncertain, shy, unsealed, unsettled, incertain

   Antonyms:
   convinced(p), positive(p), sure, certain(p), confident(p)

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1. anticipating

   Submitted by miagdarling on May 20, 2021  

2. cautious

   i would be cautious about walking there after dark.

   Submitted by Soulwriter on June 13, 2021  

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1. List of paraphrases for "unsure":

   uncertain, insecure, unsafe, undecided

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1. J. R. R. Tolkien, The Two Towers:

   The world changes, and all that once was strong now proves unsure.

2. Jacqueline Choi:

   I had second thoughts about running it, as well as third and fourth and fifth thoughts, not only was I unsure whether my body would heal quickly enough from an unplanned C-section, butI was also worried that training and racing would diminish my already-meager milk supply. Fortunately, I was able to pump around the clock for a couple of months to trick my body into making more milk, and I actually had an amazing oversupply by the time I needed to race.

3. Tim McGraw:

   Basically, I am an unsure, self-conscious, shy person. That is how I started — even when I was in college —before I would get on stage, I would start drinking. I would start drinking to stop shaking.

4. Nye County:

   They confirmed his usage on Saturday but were unsure if it had continued.

5. Jeff Hawke:

   The suspect is not from Grand Haven, we're unsure, unclear on whether he is acting alone or not. The investigation is rapidly expanding into other areas of Michigan. No indication of a motive at this time. That part of the investigation is still ongoing.