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?
Vocabulary lists containing unconvinced
Example Sentences
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Chief Justice John Roberts appeared unconvinced of the administration’s historical arguments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
However, Microsoft faced considerable scepticism, including over its claims about Majorana's, from unconvinced experts.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Investors appeared unconvinced, with heavy selling of Stellantis shares after the announcement prompting a temporary trading halt on the Paris stock exchange.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Denka, the 23-year-old founder, who recently moved from San Francisco to New York, is unconvinced that mimicking billionaires’ glow-ups will move the needle for early-stage founders and their businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The woman, Maria Martinez, seemed unconvinced these visitors were really doctors and Fielding’s friends.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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