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 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 Throughout the hearing, Kaufman tried to backpedal on his comments about vaccines, but his responses were unconvincing. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 As a kid growing up in a religious household, Jean found the strict doctrines of Christianity unconvincing. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconvincing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvincing

Adjective

Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
When a boater posted footage of the new island on social media, incredulous officials thought the video was AI-generated, according to the New York Times.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of incredulous

Adjective

But Crow-Armstrong, through an incredible early-season approach adjustment combined with tweaks to his stance and hand placement, keeps putting on a show with his power production.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
With stunning use of practical effects and an incredible lead performance, this is one of the best horror films of the 2020s.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of incredible

Adjective

Critics of Prop 40 have also warned California’s levy is unlikely to be a one-time deal, and the letter sees a similar levy on billionaires elsewhere.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Thrifted clothes have become an unlikely fashion flex for Hollywood’s haute couture hoarders and other trend-setters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of unlikely

Adjective

In fact, this scenario would have been implausible until the last couple of years.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Fitbit Sense 2 didn’t show a significant average bias in its accepted results, though 13% of its estimates were implausible.

— Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of implausible

Adjective

Underwood wasn’t Michigan’s only problem, but his struggles were impossible to ignore.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
In a community where trust in the immigration system and other authorities had eroded, Ortega became someone who had been through the same fear and knew how to navigate a system that many families found impossible to understand.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of impossible

Adjective

Banks are happy to oblige, issuing loans and credit with high interest rates to low-income individuals with questionable credit ratings, which increases the likelihood of loan defaults and bankruptcies.

— Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Senior wide receiver Jordan Dwyer remains questionable, while senior edge rusher Zach Chapman was ruled out by head coach Sonny Dykes on Tuesday.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of questionable

Adjective

That second half is unbelievable to find a way to come out with a win.

— Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
If college is defined by unbelievable disasters that become lifelong stories, then this singular tale of friendship is forged in the aftermath of connecting through a very public mistake.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of unbelievable

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