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 While the words are technically correct, the content feels flat and unconvincing. — Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The German team opened the 2026 tournament with a 7–1 win over debutant Curaçao, but an unconvincing performance in a 2–1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire exposed the team’s shortcomings. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026 Cruise sports a thick Southern accent, a beer belly and thinning white hair (fashioned in an unconvincing combover) to play the oil baron whose company may have set off an ecological disaster that could also spark a nuclear war. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 June 2026 But sometimes Fiedler is downright unconvincing. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconvincing

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Adjective

When provided with the county’s explanation, Johnson was incredulous.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026

Definition of incredulous

Adjective

Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The Nordstrom Beauty annual sale has returned in grand style, and there are incredible deals to be had.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2026

Definition of incredible

Adjective

Getty Images At first sight, Hannia Zia and Joana Ferreira are unlikely founders of a start-up promising to shake up the American construction industry.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Many of the athletes represented are unlikely to earn significant NIL money—some might not earn any—by playing another season.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of unlikely

Adjective

In Uvalde — where the scars of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting remain impossible to ignore — one person was killed and dozens of homes were destroyed, compounding years of the community’s collective grief.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Four years after Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future fraud scandal emerged, theft from government programs has become impossible for state leaders to ignore as allegations continue to arise.

— Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Definition of impossible

Adjective

In addition to the questionable trade of 2024 fourth overall pick Rickea Jackson to Chicago for veteran Atkins this offseason, Pebley traded the picks that would become Storm post duo Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga for Plum and Kia Nurse.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
With her career flashing before her eyes, Anne begins using questionable tactics to save her film.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

Definition of questionable

Adjective

The 15 stories below range from frustrating to funny to downright unbelievable, but each comes with a practical takeaway that could help another traveler avoid the same fate.

— Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Simon Hughes Yet another unbelievable goal from Mbappe Whoever ends up winning the Golden Boot will have a highlight reel for the ages.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of unbelievable

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