Unsure

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Lacking confidence or certainty in oneself or one's judgment.

“She felt unsure about her decision and called her mentor for advice.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ʌnˈʃʊə/

Syllables

un·sure

Related Words

Synonyms

diffidentshytimiduncertainincertain

Antonyms

confident sure certain

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -URE, SURE is embedded as a recognisable chunk, vowels U and E flank the word

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, SURE as a base is very common and easy to place in most layouts

Words Related to Unsure

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “unsure” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

ensure insure

Words you can make from Unsure

Shorter words formed from the letters in “unsure”.

eurus nurse resun runes unuse usure erns rues rune runs ruse suer sure urns urus user

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