Unsure
ʌnˈʃʊər
Definitions
Lacking certainty or confidence; doubtful.
ʌnˈʃʊər
Not certain or confident
She was unsure if she should accept the job offer.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're choosing which ice cream flavor to get, and you can't decide! You're unsure – like, 'Hmm, should I get chocolate or vanilla?'
👶 For kids: When you don't know something for sure.
More Examples
The weather forecast is unsure, so we should bring an umbrella.
He seemed unsure of his answer and hesitated before speaking.
How It's Used
"I'm unsure about the meeting time."
"The findings of the study are still unsure and require further investigation."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
unsure of oneself
Lacking confidence in one's abilities or decisions.
"He was unsure of himself during the interview."
From Middle English *unsure*, from Old English *unsǣr* ('unsafe, not secure'). The prefix 'un-' denotes negation.
The word 'unsure' has been used since the 14th century, primarily with the same meaning as today.
Memory tip
Think of someone *un*able to be *sure* about something.