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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Zaire was unconvinced Howard would be able to do enough to get over the Fighting Irish on Jan. 20. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 Still unconvinced about closing your doors at night? Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025 Many fans and pundits remain unconvinced by Tchouameni, who it is felt isn't essential to the Madrid midfield and hasn't been able to take a step forward in the post-Toni Kroos era. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Biden will hand Donald Trump a nation that is by many measures in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced, Peter Baker writes. Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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