UNCONVINCED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

unconvinced

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)st

Definition of unconvinced

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 Although financial transaction systems are advancing rapidly, consumers remain unconvinced. — Michael Quoc, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Those unconvinced by ALPRs’ benefit for society are ramping up efforts to get cities to discontinue their use of the technology. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026 By the end of the hearing, council member Robert Gillis remained unconvinced. — Noah Daly august 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026 But many Mexicans remain unconvinced, a skepticism only reinforced by a steady stream of high-profile killings across the country. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconvinced

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvinced

Adjective

And given their preference for rocky environments over sandy lagoons and the crabs’ reproductive prowess, fishermen and experts alike are skeptical.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
The early sales reps who thrived on instinct and relationships start selling into a market that’s crowded, educated and skeptical.

— Doug May, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of skeptical

Adjective

Margarita, who studied jewelry design, is unsure whether Princess Margaret would have been a fan of her jewelry preferences.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
For the first ten minutes, the audience seems a little unsure where any of this is going — something Lyons is self-aware enough to address.

— Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsure

Adjective

Glendale police received multiple calls about a suspicious male adult, with officers first responding to a retail store in the 1500 block of Glenoaks Boulevard.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
By the time something appears suspicious, causality is fragmented across systems, logs and identities.

— Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026