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

While some Iranians now give the regime the benefit of the doubt after its war performance, others remain unconvinced. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

There was a feeling Nagelsmann didn’t conduct himself in the way other top coaches do and senior figures – inside and outside of the dressing room – were increasingly unconvinced by him. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Anthropic appears unconvinced, however, that Alibaba isn’t working with the Chinese government. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 25 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