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Definition of unsure

unsure

/ʌnˈʃʊr/
un · sure
Adverb:unsurely
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• adjective

1

Not feeling, showing, or done with confidence and certainty; hesitant or doubtful about a fact, decision, or course of action.

Example

"Many students remain unsure about which career path to pursue after graduation."

2

Not fixed, steady, or reliable; liable to fail, change, or give way.

Example

"The toddler took a few unsure steps across the living room rug before sitting down."

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• Rhymes for unsure

• Nearby Words

unsupported
unsupportive
unsuppressed
unsure
unsurely
unsureness
unsurfaced

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the late 14th century in Middle English, formed from the native negative prefix 'un-' and 'sure', which entered English via Old French 'sur' from Latin 'securus' ('free from care').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsure
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