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 …—
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unconvinced that the prosecution had proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
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Committee members were unconvinced, questioning why the congresswoman waited until the day of the hearing to produce such a document when Ethics Committee staff said proof of her rightful ownership of the funds was explicitly requested months ago.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The partial reversal Tuesday, however, suggested markets remain unconvinced that tensions will ease quickly, particularly after Iranian officials denied that any talks had taken place.
—Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, prosecutors in Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating a gambling service without a license, unconvinced by arguments that prediction market deals are distinct from gambling.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Watching the Oscar winner’s turn as Cornwell’s 29-novel heroine, one is not so much unconvinced as unexcited.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The partial reversal Tuesday, however, suggested markets remain unconvinced that tensions will ease quickly, particularly after Iranian officials denied that any talks had taken place.
—Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, prosecutors in Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating a gambling service without a license, unconvinced by arguments that prediction market deals are distinct from gambling.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Watching the Oscar winner’s turn as Cornwell’s 29-novel heroine, one is not so much unconvinced as unexcited.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Unconvinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconvinced. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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