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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Here, Cola highlights a critical insight: outperforming the competition isn’t enough if the market remains unconvinced. Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Some political and civic leaders remained unconvinced by the presentation. Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 Caleb Finch, a neurobiologist at the University of Southern California who was not involved with the research, remains similarly unconvinced. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025 Despite Trump’s powerful influence as party leader, some Republicans remain unconvinced. Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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