unconvinced

adjective

un·​con·​vinced ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)st How to pronounce unconvinced (audio)
: not brought to believe or accept something by argument : not convinced
was unconvinced the business would succeed
They remain unconvinced by her new evidence …Michael Casey

Examples of unconvinced in a Sentence

unconvinced that the prosecution had proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
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In some cases, executive teams remain unconvinced that marketing is pulling its weight. Patricia Nagy, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 But if Wednesday’s auction is any indication, investors remain unconvinced because demand for long-end debt is still deteriorating. Catherine Baab, Quartz, 28 May 2025 But her latest twist hasn't swayed everyone: her own mother remains unconvinced. Christina Coulter, People.com, 27 May 2025 Some fans remain unconvinced about goalkeeper Andre Onana almost two full seasons in. Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconvinced

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unconvinced was in 1675

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“Unconvinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconvinced. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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