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
Crocodile experts are unconvinced and have shot down rumors that the saltwater crocodiles are up to anything malicious.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Also, many remain unconvinced that Mexican consulates — which, like other parts of the Mexican government, have seen budget cuts in recent years — will be much help in the face of sweeping deportations.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
And while court records and DNA testing confirmed that Grace was born in 2003, the Barnetts — and some viewers — remained unconvinced.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
Zaire was unconvinced Howard would be able to do enough to get over the Fighting Irish on Jan. 20.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unconvinced 
Kelli Bender, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Also, many remain unconvinced that Mexican consulates — which, like other parts of the Mexican government, have seen budget cuts in recent years — will be much help in the face of sweeping deportations.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
And while court records and DNA testing confirmed that Grace was born in 2003, the Barnetts — and some viewers — remained unconvinced.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
Zaire was unconvinced Howard would be able to do enough to get over the Fighting Irish on Jan. 20.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unconvinced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvinced
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The Federal Trade Commission under President Trump is beefing up its staff with a string of new hires who are skeptical of Big Tech.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Joel Corry, a former agent who covers NFL contracts and the salary cap for CBS Sports, is skeptical of a quick resolution.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, police are unsure if the attacker acted on his own and are searching for other potential suspects.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Trump of the first half of the movie might surprise viewers used to the 2025 version: an outer-borough scion, ambitious but unsure, who bristles under his despotic father, aspires to greater recognition and bets big on the revival of Midtown Manhattan during its 1970s nadir.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Did Belle Gibson visit that very suspicious doctor?—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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According to the press release, at approximately 1:54 a.m. a Savage Police Officer saw a suspicious gray Kia traveling onto Egan Drive from Ottawa Avenue with a broken rear window.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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