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

Despite energy stocks holding the title as the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 in 2026, options traders seem unconvinced the strength in conventional energy assets will continue. — Oliver Renick,tyler Bailey, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Many western ranchers are skeptical about climate science and remain unconvinced that global warming is a major driver of drought and shifting weather patterns. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

But Judy Kessler and her three friends were among the unconvinced Democrats who came hoping to hear more from the nominee. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Yet flat-Earthers remain unconvinced, with some willing to go to the end of the Earth to prove their point. — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unconvinced

• convinced
• evinced
• minced
• rinsed
• winced