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

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unconvinced that the prosecution had proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
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During the hearing, Thompson appeared unconvinced by that interpretation. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 However, some traders appeared unconvinced by the company’s plans, with its stock tanking almost 10% in trading on Monday, its steepest single-day drop in more than a year. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026 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 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 Sep. 2026.

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