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. Navy SEAL Ashley Nefzger:

   That's a weight lifted not only off of my shoulders, but off of so many transgender individuals that are serving right now, but also all of those who are not open and who are still unsure if they want to come out or unsure of themselves, that's allowing everybody to continue to be themselves without having to worry of any adverse effects from their command or being pushed out. And it allows them to serve with freedom in order to do their job.

2. Jen Ramsey:

   Imagine saying yes...To you and shifting from unsure & scared to certainly & conviction about the power of what you do.

3. Mark Haefele:

   Markets are telling us they're unsure what the central bank playbook looks like from here, investors have to worry about the Fed getting it right, but also: will Japan, China and Europe get policy right?.

4. Marti Jenkins:

   I would say we can expect 16 to 18 eggs, we're a little unsure.

5. Justin Williams:

   This is the first time in my life that Ive felt unsure of my aspirations with regards to hockey, for as long as I can remember, my whole offseason until this point has been hockey and doing what was necessary to prepare for the upcoming season.