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
Still unconvinced about closing your doors at night?
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Many fans and pundits remain unconvinced by Tchouameni, who it is felt isn't essential to the Madrid midfield and hasn't been able to take a step forward in the post-Toni Kroos era.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Biden will hand Donald Trump a nation that is by many measures in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced, Peter Baker writes.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
However, many doctors and scientists remain unconvinced.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Many fans and pundits remain unconvinced by Tchouameni, who it is felt isn't essential to the Madrid midfield and hasn't been able to take a step forward in the post-Toni Kroos era.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Biden will hand Donald Trump a nation that is by many measures in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced, Peter Baker writes.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
However, many doctors and scientists remain unconvinced.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvinced
Adjective
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Be skeptical of anyone who promises immediate cleanup or immediate repairs.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s diverging views on foreign policy President-elect Donald Trump has been skeptical of U.S. alliances, including NATO and defense partnerships in the Asia-Pacific, all of which the Biden team has worked to shore up over the past four years.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Companies are eager to leverage the technology to gain a competitive advantage, but many are unsure how to handle its complexities.—
Arjun Pillai,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Long COVID remains mysterious with health care providers unsure which symptoms can be directly attributed to a COVID-19 infection and how those symptoms may persist.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The guard told 911 dispatch that a suspicious vehicle — a dark SUV — had driven through his yard.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Editors’ Picks The four Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Saturday, who were dressed in military-style clothes, had been working as lookouts for Israel’s army, reporting on suspicious activity across the border, when they were captured.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Unconvinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconvinced. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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