unconvinced
Britishadjective
Explanation
If you're just not buying it, you're unconvinced. When it comes to music, people will often try to sway you to their way of thinking — that a band is THE band — especially if you remain unconvinced. The word unconvinced has convince as its base. The latter is from the Latin root words com, which is an intensifier, and vincere, which means "to conquer." The prefix un means "not." So unconvinced is "not conquered" or "not persuaded." If you are unconvinced that taking the new job is a good move, why not ask for more money or a corner office?
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Example Sentences
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But if you’re a fan of his brand of slightly unconvinced heroism, John Carpenter’s horror movie — about an insurance investigator on the hunt for a missing Stephen King-like author — is an enjoyable watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
But extreme temperatures aren’t yet a fact of everyday life, and many here remain unconvinced of the need for air conditioning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Salesforce has been taking steps to change its business model, but investors remain unconvinced.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Wall Street seemed unconvinced the used-car retailer’s turnaround is in gear even as the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Judging by the look on her face, Lady Constance remained unconvinced.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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