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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But many Versailles residents appear unconvinced of the benefits. Rick Noack, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 Although Gutierrez seemed unconvinced about the plaintiffs’ case at times during the trial, judges are usually hesitant to conclude the jury so badly fumbled its role that its decision should be rejected. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 July 2024 Federal government officials say the area used for the refuge is safe for human visitors, but neighboring cities Westminster and Broomfield and the town of Superior apparently remain unconvinced. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Although Bathsheba Sherman, the famous witch in The Conjuring (2013), was an actual person who lived in Harrisville, R.I. (a village in Burrillville), during the 1800s, the Perrons remain unconvinced her spirit caused the real-life hauntings. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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