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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That the numbers are falling again suggests voters remain unconvinced by the administration's course correction—and that concerns over rising prices, trade instability, and mixed signals from the White House continue to overshadow any efforts to reset the economic narrative. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 Web Summit itself has appeared unconvinced by Bluesky’s pitch: Through Tuesday, the conference event firm’s Bluesky account had not posted anything in eight months. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025 But Camille Rivera, a political campaign strategist at New Deals Strategies, remains unconvinced this approach will resonate with voters after the primary. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 July 2025 While many Treetops parents remain unconvinced, Whitfield told the Star-Telegram in a text message exchange that enrollment for next year is around 240 students. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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