UNCONVINCING Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

unconvincing

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ

Definition of unconvincing

as in incredulous

too extraordinary or improbable to believe the excuse for her tardiness was too unconvincing to be accepted

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Recent Examples of unconvincing The novelist and journalist Mary McCarthy, by contrast, is discussed at length, though her inclusion even in the second sense seems unconvincing. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Judge Sweeney found this defense unconvincing; the presence of both athletes who stay in school past their NCAA eligibility and incoming freshmen arguably creates more, not less, competition. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026 This discovery stunned de Man’s colleagues and students, and was particularly traumatic for Derrida, who attempted a tortured but ultimately unconvincing reckoning with what his friend had written as a young man. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 This is not to say that the journey Nolan takes is not worthwhile, nor Damon’s performance is unconvincing. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconvincing

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Adjective

The title comes from a phrase that became part of his creative vocabulary and began appearing in sketches whenever an absurd situation called for a perfectly incredulous response.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Girot’s son-in-law, a physician, was incredulous and ordered him to see his primary-care doctor.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of incredulous

Adjective

It’s crafted by these incredible artists and craftsmen who build the world with their own hands.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Ditka died Friday at age 86, and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh both recalled incredible stories about the Chicago Bears legend.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of incredible

Adjective

Rain rates are probably going to be a quarter of an inch per hour or less, making debris flow and landslides unlikely.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
The Times’ belated discovery of Bragg’s malpractice emerged through an unlikely incident that has not been reported in full.

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of unlikely

Adjective

In a moment when global power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of weird men with a lot of relationship drama, War doesn’t ever seem too implausible.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
In fact, this scenario would have been implausible until the last couple of years.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of implausible

Adjective

The technique has revolutionized neuroscience by opening up the brain's activity to scientists in ways previously impossible.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
These Chargers have 13 games left, and identifying potential wins on the remaining schedule is a nearly impossible task.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of impossible

Adjective

That’s the only real update beyond what has already been announced, including cornerback Xavier Lucas still being out after initially being deemed questionable earlier in the week.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Rob Blanchard, spokesman for Lamont’s reelection campaign, countered Wednesday that Fazio recently proposed a questionable income tax-cutting plan that could weaken the state’s strong financial reputation.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of questionable

Adjective

Part of me feels a little bad about making people like Probyn, who are insanely talented, do such ridiculous things, but that’s sort of the gig.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026
In fact, even before the show actually starts, Bob can be exhausted, having been awake since some ridiculous hour.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ridiculous

Adjective

So to be able to sort of sit at her feet and just listen to her life was an unbelievable gift.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The final home game on the Capitals' regular season schedule this season is a matchup against the Penguins, which could set up an unbelievable scene with Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby battling things out at least one more time.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of unbelievable

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