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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for unconvinced

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The conservative-majority Supreme Court has been skeptical of environmental regulations in the past, including in a 2022 decision limiting the EPA's authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
And while The Atlantic has published largely skeptical coverage of major AI companies and their products’ impact on society, Thompson’s tone, in his podcasts and LinkedIn posts, has been more optimistic.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of skeptical

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Tony Hanna, a parent of a Black Bob Elementary School student, said during public comments Thursday night that parents were unsure whether the six schools were the right choice.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
Patriot batteries are being deployed, but communities are still developing civil-defense plans, leaving some residents unsure where to take shelter.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of unsure

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Mongol rule had been deeply humiliating, and Ming leaders grew suspicious of foreign influence.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
The move comes as British counter-terrorism police investigate suspicious activity near the Royal Air Force station and amid reports that US commanders received new information about a possible threat involving Iran.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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