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单词 unconvinced
释义

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

Synonyms

  • distrustful
  • doubtful
  • dubious
  • hinky [slang]
  • mistrustful
  • skeptical
  • suspicious
  • trustless
  • uncertain
  • undecided
  • unsettled
  • unsure
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Many in Latvia remain unconvinced that Cukurs could have done the things he is said to have done. Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Some Republicans remained unconvinced that Facebook isn't against them. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 10 June 2022 Suleika Soto, a parent, also remains unconvinced that metal detectors alone are the answer. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 May 2022 In spite of these appeals, organizers of Save MEC remain unconvinced that the new owners will be able to maintain the community spirit built over the company’s 49 years as a consumer cooperative. Andrew Weaver, Outside Online, 23 Sep. 2020 But at least one of those critics, Mr. Gunderson, is unconvinced. Ivan Penn, New York Times, 5 July 2022 While House Democrats lauded the measure as an immediate and safe way to ameliorate shortages, Republicans remained largely unconvinced of the bill’s effectiveness. Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 May 2022 Many are unconvinced that putting the federal gas tax on hold would bring prices down. Evan Halper, Washington Post, 22 June 2022 But millions of American women are unconvinced, vowing to fight back at the ballot box in November. Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

unconvinced

adjective

as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something unconvinced that the prosecution had proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • skeptical
  • unsure
  • suspicious
  • uncertain
  • doubtful
  • unsettled
  • undecided
  • dubious
  • distrustful
  • mistrustful
  • hesitant
  • ambivalent
  • conflicted
  • hinky
  • trustless
  • diffident
  • on the fence
  • equivocal
  • wavering
  • insecure
  • irresolute
  • vacillating
  • halting
  • indecisive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • convinced
  • sure
  • certain
  • positive
  • confident
  • assured
  • sanguine
  • determined
  • resolute
  • self-assured
  • decisive
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