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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Crocodile experts are unconvinced and have shot down rumors that the saltwater crocodiles are up to anything malicious. Kelli Bender, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 Also, many remain unconvinced that Mexican consulates — which, like other parts of the Mexican government, have seen budget cuts in recent years — will be much help in the face of sweeping deportations. Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025 And while court records and DNA testing confirmed that Grace was born in 2003, the Barnetts — and some viewers — remained unconvinced. Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025 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 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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