unconvinced

adjective

un·​con·​vinced ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)st 

: 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

Synonyms of unconvinced

• skeptical
• unsure
• suspicious

Examples of unconvinced in a Sentence

unconvinced that the prosecution had proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

Recent Examples on the Web

The judge was unconvinced and said the case was filed too close to the event. — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 14 June 2026

There are those who, under financial pressure and unconvinced that interest rates will ease and values will rise, are just selling out. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 10 June 2026

But many remain unconvinced that the issue has been resolved, arguing many are still missing and others are at risk of being kidnapped. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Plenty in the president's Republican rank-and-file are unconvinced, too. — Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unconvinced

• convinced
• evinced
• minced
• rinsed
• winced