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
But viewers remain unconvinced, at least in terms of scores.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The reaction from the squad — many of whom were deeply unconvinced by Rosenior and some of whom went public with their reservations about the BlueCo project in recent months — has been described as incredibly positive.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 19 May 2026
In each instance, the judges were unconvinced by the DOJ’s arguments that federal law compelled states to hand over the voter registration information.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
For all the warmth and symbolism on display in Beijing last week, much of Asia’s manufacturing sector remains unconvinced that the deeper strategic rivalry between Washington and Beijing has disappeared.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unconvinced
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The reaction from the squad — many of whom were deeply unconvinced by Rosenior and some of whom went public with their reservations about the BlueCo project in recent months — has been described as incredibly positive.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 19 May 2026
In each instance, the judges were unconvinced by the DOJ’s arguments that federal law compelled states to hand over the voter registration information.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
For all the warmth and symbolism on display in Beijing last week, much of Asia’s manufacturing sector remains unconvinced that the deeper strategic rivalry between Washington and Beijing has disappeared.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvinced
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But it's also made people even more skeptical of public figures whose appearances seem naturally frozen in time.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Many consumers are wary, skeptical, and even disgusted by AI content in ads.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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When Arkansas implemented Medicaid work requirements in 2018, a Harvard survey found that more than 70% of affected residents remained unsure whether the policy was in place, even after the state sent nearly 600,000 letters, made 230,000 phone calls, and published hundreds of social media posts.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Maradona, for his part, repeatedly backheeled the ball while sprinting at full pelt, leaving England defenders unsure whether to follow the player or the ball.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The duo first appear in parodied versions of the Longlegs roles originated by Blair Underwood and Maika Monroe midway through Scary Movie, standing by as their fellow officers are sent off after a suspicious perp.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The Bahraini military urged residents to exercise caution around any unfamiliar or suspicious objects that may have fallen as a result of the attacks and to report them immediately to authorities.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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“Unconvinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconvinced. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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