unsure

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: unsurer · unsurest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

uncertain, ambivalent.

Adjective

Examples

I'm still unsure whether to attend the wedding.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

unstable or precarious

Adjective

Examples

unsure footing

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “unsure” mean?

uncertain, ambivalent.

Is “unsure” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.