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
However, economists and investors remain unconvinced, arguing that current AI infrastructure, which is far cheaper than Stargate, already fails to generate adequate revenue compared to its cost.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
But many Mexicans remained unconvinced that the military operation would in fact weaken Oseguera’s cartel, and that the spate of brazen lawlessness was over.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Kramer is unconvinced that a semen analysis would be worth doing just to assess a man’s baseline fertility, without thinking about the broader biomarker concept, so that any issues can be addressed ahead of his trying to conceive.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
In the Colorado case, brought by a group of schools in the Centennial State, the judge was unconvinced by the claims that the new DHS policy led to decreased attendance at the schools.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unconvinced
Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
But many Mexicans remained unconvinced that the military operation would in fact weaken Oseguera’s cartel, and that the spate of brazen lawlessness was over.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Kramer is unconvinced that a semen analysis would be worth doing just to assess a man’s baseline fertility, without thinking about the broader biomarker concept, so that any issues can be addressed ahead of his trying to conceive.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
In the Colorado case, brought by a group of schools in the Centennial State, the judge was unconvinced by the claims that the new DHS policy led to decreased attendance at the schools.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvinced
Adjective
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Despite the company’s claims, many are skeptical.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court in January appeared skeptical of challenges to some of the state-level bans, siding with proponents who argued that transgender girls and women should not play on girls' and women's sports teams out of fairness and safety.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Staff were unsure what food items on the steam table line were on time control.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Massachusetts State Police ask that anyone who sees anything suspicious call 911.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Noboa characterized the action as suspicious because diplomatic documents have international protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Unconvinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconvinced. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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