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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The ever-rising risk premium demanded by investors for holding those bonds shows that traders are still unconvinced that the French government has a plan to resolve its budget crisis. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Fundamentally, many nutrition scientists remain unconvinced that processing alone can explain why certain foods are associated with poor health. — Garrett M. Broad, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 While Jio Platforms has been positioning itself as a tech company and not just a traditional utility provider, investors seem unconvinced. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Miku at least seems to recognize that might not be so healthy, but Airi is unconvinced. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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