unconvinced

adjective

un·​con·​vinced ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)st How to pronounce unconvinced (audio)
Synonyms of unconvincednext
: 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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The judge was unconvinced and said there was evidence that Jenkins used drugs. Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Despite those assurances, critics remain unconvinced. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026 But according to him, the first lady remains unconvinced. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026 Democratic voters in 2025 were unconvinced about the party's leadership. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconvinced

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Jan. 2026.

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