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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As John Cena’s retirement tour winds down, one of his former rivals remains unconvinced that the 17-time world champion is truly finished with his in-ring career. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Shoshani however, appeared unconvinced that the violence would stop. Matt Bradley, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025 When Guy is, once again, unconvinced, Helen takes him to the Upper West Side to meet an old friend of hers who might be able to help convince him. Lily Osler, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025 While the women have long dispelled rumors of any bad blood between them, unconvinced fans reignited conflict rumors in February 2023 after an infamous eyebrow debacle. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Oct. 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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