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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Investors seem to side with Jefferies’ assessment and appear unconvinced that AI will benefit IT services companies. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 Still, many remain unconvinced. CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 However, economists and investors remain unconvinced, arguing that current AI infrastructure, which is far cheaper than Stargate, already fails to generate adequate revenue compared to its cost. Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026 But many Mexicans remained unconvinced that the military operation would in fact weaken Oseguera’s cartel, and that the spate of brazen lawlessness was over. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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