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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How to use unsure in a sentence?

1. Stefan Worrall:

   We're seeing a double whammy of yen strength combined with Japan Inc's tendency to give very conservative guidance, so you have to acknowledge some uncertainty over how much capex will actually be impacted by the stronger yen because we're unsure just how much exaggeration we're seeing in dim earnings forecasts.

2. Michael Senn:

   It will affect them, how deeply it registers, I'm unsure of.

3. Emily Smith:

   My face and eyes burned and I was unsure whether this transition was normal for a burn.

4. Theresa Reidy:

   External factors are the main risk for the Irish economy, should they deteriorate and require an unstable government unsure of its majority to take decisive action, that could become a problem.

5. Mike Bush:

   We have one person in custody but we are unsure if there are any other people.