adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJECTIVE that]
If you are unconvinced that something is true or right, you are not at all certain that it is true or right.
Most consumers seem unconvinced that the recession is over.
Many academics remain unconvinced of the need for change.
Synonyms: sceptical, doubtful, disbelieving, doubting More Synonyms of unconvinced
unconvinced in British English
(ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst)
adjective
not convinced or persuaded
I remain unconvinced
Examples of 'unconvinced' in a sentence
unconvinced
Many remain unconvinced by the quota system.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This argument should not be lightly rejected, but some of us remain unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Despite the university's efforts, some students remain unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
An unconvinced art world was loudly critical of them.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
For those still unconvinced there is an equally powerful economic argument.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But the outside world seemed unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
For others though, you remain unconvinced.
Christianity Today (2000)
The audience of 100 voters seemed largely unconvinced throughout.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It became plain yesterday that some influential Conservatives are still unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But the builder who spotted it at 8am remained unconvinced.
The Sun (2012)
But for those still unconvinced, there is some consolation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As a country we seem largely unconvinced of the emotional gratification that sitting around a table sharing good food with family or friends can bring.
Joanna Blythman Bad Food Britain (2006)
Told that the show was about sunbeds, she went along to the filming but remained unconvinced about the risks.
The Sun (2009)
The outside world was unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Many qualified lawyers seem unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I offer the production a reprise, but they seem unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The Government says that it would like to help you, but you remain unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The German press remains unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
So far most American critics seem unconvinced, to put it mildly.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In fact, huge numbers of Americans remained unconvinced by the logic of rebellion.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
For the time being, though, advertisers seem unconvinced that they are a demographic worth reaching.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The first doctor, an erudite man, was happy but the second seemed unconvinced it was worthwhile.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I know you remain unconvinced.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In other languages
unconvinced
British English: unconvinced ADJECTIVE
If you are unconvinced that something is true or right, you are not at all certain that it is true or right.
Consumers seem unconvinced that the recession is over.
American English: unconvinced
Brazilian Portuguese: desconfiado
Chinese: 没有被说服的
European Spanish: escéptico
French: peu convaincuN
German: nicht überzeugt
Italian: poco convinto
Japanese: 納得できない
Korean: 납득하지 못하는
European Portuguese: desconfiado
Latin American Spanish: escéptico
(adjective)
Definition
not certain that something is true or right
Most consumers seem unconvinced that the recession is over.
Synonyms
sceptical
scientists who are sceptical about global warming
doubtful
Why did he sound so doubtful?
disbelieving
`Is that so?' he asked, in a disbelieving tone.
doubting
cynical
My experiences have made me cynical about politics.
dubious
My parents were a bit dubious about it all.
incredulous
There was a brief, incredulous silence.
mistrustful
Fletcher had become taciturn and mistrustful of the media.
unbelieving
He looked at me with unbelieving eyes.
unpersuaded
Additional synonyms
in the sense of cynical
Definition
believing that people always act selfishly
My experiences have made me cynical about politics.
Synonyms
unbelieving,
sceptical,
disillusioned,
pessimistic,
disbelieving,
mistrustful
in the sense of disbelieving
`Is that so?' he asked, in a disbelieving tone.
Synonyms
incredulous,
doubting,
sceptical,
doubtful,
suspicious,
dubious,
unconvinced,
distrustful,
mistrustful,
unbelieving
in the sense of doubtful
Definition
unsure or uncertain
Why did he sound so doubtful?
Synonyms
unsure,
uncertain,
hesitant,
suspicious,
hesitating,
sceptical,
unsettled,
tentative,
wavering,
unresolved,
perplexed,
undecided,
unconvinced,
vacillating,
leery (slang),
distrustful,
in two minds (informal),
irresolute
Nearby words of
unconvinced
uncontrollable
uncontrolled
unconventional
unconvinced
unconvincing
uncooperative
uncoordinated
Synonyms of 'unconvinced'
unconvinced
Explore 'unconvinced' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of dubious
Definition
unsure or undecided
My parents were a bit dubious about it all.
Synonyms
unsure,
uncertain,
suspicious,
hesitating,
doubtful,
sceptical,
tentative,
wavering,
hesitant,
undecided,
unconvinced,
iffy (informal),
leery (slang),
distrustful,
in two minds (informal)
in the sense of incredulous
Definition
not prepared or willing to believe something
There was a brief, incredulous silence.
Synonyms
disbelieving,
doubting,
sceptical,
suspicious,
doubtful,
dubious,
unconvinced,
distrustful,
mistrustful,
unbelieving
in the sense of mistrustful
Fletcher had become taciturn and mistrustful of the media.