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

Ivan, the younger son, is doubtful and skeptical of his father, whereas Andrey, the elder, is faithful and trusting—the twin archetypes of man’s relation to the divine.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
He has been joined in recent years by tax-skeptical scholars at the Manhattan Institute and Tax Foundation.

— M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

Omer Shamir France Fleeing from Khan Younis, award-winning Palestinian photojournalist Mohammed Zaanoun moves his immediate family to safety in Egypt, unsure of what’s to come.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
DiCamillo said backers of a ballot measure also should be concerned any time support registers below 50%, since voters who are undecided or unsure tend to vote no.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026