UNCONVINCED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

unconvinced

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)st

Definition of unconvinced

as in skeptical

not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something unconvinced that the prosecution had proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

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Recent Examples of unconvinced Many western ranchers are skeptical about climate science and remain unconvinced that global warming is a major driver of drought and shifting weather patterns. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 But Judy Kessler and her three friends were among the unconvinced Democrats who came hoping to hear more from the nominee. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Yet flat-Earthers remain unconvinced, with some willing to go to the end of the Earth to prove their point. — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 The Tax Court was unconvinced that these expenses were primarily incurred for business rather than personal purposes. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconvinced

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvinced

Adjective

Progressives like Melat Kiros have signaled their votes for Jeffries might be up for grabs unless their leadership embraces more left-leaning policies, but most Democrats are skeptical about major defections.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Gabriel, however, is more skeptical, arguing that infrastructure carries the incentives of the model that built it, making a brand with less influence likely to struggle to resist a parent company oriented around speed, efficiency, and growth.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

The Salt Lake County clerk requests assistance to secure the polls, but the sheriff, unsure about jurisdiction, declines.

— Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
The equipment truck had left spring training in Tempe, Arizona, and was in Salt Lake City, unsure where to go, when Selig called traveling secretary Tommy Ferguson, who had held the same job with the Braves.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsure

Adjective

The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments discuss a case involving a person who sent letters containing a suspicious substance, with many commenters criticizing the individual's intelligence for including his return address.

— Violet Jira, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026