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

Many residents, however, remained unconvinced and refused to pay their water bills. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Although financial transaction systems are advancing rapidly, consumers remain unconvinced. — Michael Quoc, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Those unconvinced by ALPRs’ benefit for society are ramping up efforts to get cities to discontinue their use of the technology. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

By the end of the hearing, council member Robert Gillis remained unconvinced. — Noah Daly august 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unconvinced

• convinced
• evinced
• minced
• rinsed
• winced