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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When a motivated consumer still feels unconvinced, the market is idling in the wrong gear. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Still, neighbors remain unconvinced. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025 While researchers like Sarzeaud claim Oresme’s text adds to the already plentiful scientific and historical evidence that the Shroud is fake, some remain unconvinced. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 Even after going through those steps, some prospective investors could remain unconvinced that a stock can move materially higher than its prior high point. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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