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I was unsure which answer was correct.
What does Unsure mean?
Unsure means not sure.
Dictionary definition
Unsure means not certain or not fully confident about something.
Example sentences
Unsure in a sentence
medium
The class felt unsure until the teacher explained the directions again.
hard
When evidence is missing, a careful reader may be unsure which conclusion is best.
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Practice 1
What does unsure mean?
Unsure means a person does not feel certain about something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unsure?
Uncertain is close in meaning because both words mean not sure.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unsure?
Sure is the direct contrast because unsure means not sure.
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Unsure
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un · shoor · strongest beat: shoor
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WordUnsure.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnsure means not sure.
ExampleExample: I was unsure which answer was correct.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · shoor
- Strongest beat
- shoor
- Ending
- shoor
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on shoor.
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Word family
Unsure word family
Base word
sure
adjective
unsure
Not sure.
noun
unsureness
The state of being unsure, though uncertainty is more common.
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Hint for students
Unsure means not sure. It often appears when someone needs more information, more time, or clearer evidence.
Common mix-up
Unsure is not the same as wrong. A student can be unsure even when the answer they are thinking about is correct.
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Write one sentence that shows unsure without using the word unsure. Then underline the clue words that show doubt, missing information, or not feeling certain. Example: Ava paused between two answers because both seemed possible. Clue words: paused, two answers, both seemed possible Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone not feeling certain?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I was unsure which answer was correct." Why does unsure fit better than confident?
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