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 The Tax Court was unconvinced that these expenses were primarily incurred for business rather than personal purposes. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026 During the hearing, Thompson appeared unconvinced by that interpretation. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 However, some traders appeared unconvinced by the company’s plans, with its stock tanking almost 10% in trading on Monday, its steepest single-day drop in more than a year. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Many residents, however, remained unconvinced and refused to pay their water bills. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconvinced

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvinced

Adjective

Initially skeptical of the tub, her contractors took pride in the end result.

— Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
El Sayed has been skeptical of AI throughout his Senate campaign against GOP candidate Mike Rogers, calling for government ownership of the technology and backing a sweeping tax on AI companies’ stock.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

Researchers are also still unsure which spacecraft burn up completely and how many fragments may reach the ground, putting lives and property at risk.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Police and lifeguards were unsure as to the most recent jumping fatality, with one official pointing to the 2019 death of 15-year-old Anthony Womack, a National City resident.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026