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 As a kid growing up in a religious household, Jean found the strict doctrines of Christianity unconvincing. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026 As for the later game in Kansas City, Switzerland’s players will know there are weaknesses in this Argentina team, having watched their unconvincing 3-2 victories over both Cape Verde and Egypt in the knockout stage. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026 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 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

Below, shop nine incredible beauty products straight from her shelf and prepare to get healthy, smooth, and absolutely glowing skin.

— Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Esponda almost came off the beam on two occasions, but showed incredible fight to salvage the routine.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of incredible

Adjective

Pulley’s latest balances macro stakes with delightful burgeoning romances and connections between unlikely allies thrown together against the unbelievable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Kavanaugh may seem an unlikely ally in the fight for greater equality.

— Charles Grantham, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of unlikely

Adjective

Even if this implausible interpretation were correct, Comey’s message would not be a crime.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
The story is simple and implausible, about a man who sets out to drown his wife but falls ever more deeply in love with her instead.

— Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Definition of implausible

Adjective

And the sheer scale and complexity of the Medicaid system – joint federal-state funding, varying eligibility requirements, millions of enrollees and thousands of providers – created opportunities for questionable billing practices among providers.

— Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Williams’ return After missing Golden State’s first game after the break, Williams was a game-time decision and played 19 minutes in the Valks’ win after being listed as questionable before tipoff.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of questionable

Adjective

In fact, a Texas jury once found that an alligator mascot infringed the beaver, so nobody should assume a judge shares their sense of the ridiculous.

— Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Throughout the evacuation, Olya fixates on the fact that men aged 18 to 60 are barred from leaving, all the while wearing a ridiculous big fluffy hat that seems to protect her more from the societal meltdown around her than from the cold.

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ridiculous

Adjective

That could change today after what has been an unbelievable two months for Eala on the court.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026
New York is a criminal’s playground, and the loss of our youngest people killed by constant violence is truly unbelievable and unacceptable!

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of unbelievable

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