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unconvinced

ADJECTIVE
doubtful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dubious hesitant indecisive puzzled skeptical suspicious tentative uncertain undecided unsettled unsure
WEAK
agnostic baffled confused discomposed disconcerted distracted distrustful disturbed doubting equivocal faithless faltering flustered hesitating in a quandary in clouds in dilemma irresolute like doubting Thomas lost not following of two minds perplexed questioning theoretical troubled unresolved vacillating wavering without belief
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided decisive definite determined secure settled sure trustworthy trusty undoubted
WEAK
believing confident confirmed convinced exact resolved trusting unquestionable
ADJECTIVE
dubious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arguable debatable equivocal fishy hesitant improbable problematic questionable reluctant shady skeptical suspicious uncertain unclear unreliable unsure
WEAK
chancy diffident disputable dubitable far-fetched fly-by-night iffy indecisive moot mootable open perplexed suspect touch and go trustless unassured undecided undependable unlikely untrustworthy untrusty wavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aboveboard believable certain clear definite determined honest indubious likely probable secure sure trustworthy undoubted unquestionable
WEAK
doubtless positive reliable trusty unambiguous undoubtful unobscure
ADJECTIVE
incredulous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful hesitant quizzical skeptical suspicious unsatisfied
WEAK
disbelieving distrustful doubting dubious mistrustful questioning show-me suspect uncertain wary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing certain definite sure unquestionable
WEAK
convinced credulous
ADJECTIVE
skeptical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful dubious incredulous mistrustful suspicious
WEAK
agnostic aporetic cynical dissenting doubting freethinking hesitating questioning quizzical scoffing show-me unbelieving
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing certain clear convinced definite sure trustworthy trusty unquestionable
WEAK
devoted undoubting
ADJECTIVE
unbelieving
Synonyms
WEAK
agnostic cynical disbelieving distrustful doubtful doubting dubious freethinking leery mistrustful nonbelieving not born yesterday questioning show-me suspicious
ADJECTIVE
unsure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distrustful dubious hesitant indecisive mistrustful shaky skeptical suspicious uncertain unclear undecided
WEAK
betwixt and between borderline fluctuant fly-by-night iffy in a quandary indeterminate irresolute lacking open problematic rootless touch and go unassured unconfident undependable unreliable unstable untrustworthy untrusty up for grabs vacillating wavering weak wimpy wobbly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing certain clear definite determined indubious sure trustworthy trusty undoubted unwavering
WEAK
secure

Example Sentences

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There are signs that the charges won’t stick: A Georgia judge released Moore on a $1 bond on the murder charge because he was so unconvinced that a jury would convict her.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

But for lawmakers who are unconvinced, one possible selling point is that the need for this program may be temporary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While Paramount’s management insists much of those cuts can be carried out without broad layoffs, many in Hollywood are unconvinced.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Not just from the post-Levy powerbrokers, but from fans who simply never warmed to Frank, and who were unconvinced by his pedigree and methods.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Tally held out one hand and frowned, unconvinced.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld