Unconvinced: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconvinced

 

[ ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling doubtful

Not certain about the truth or validity of something; skeptical or hesitant.

Synonyms

doubtful, hesitant, skeptical, unsure

Examples of usage

  • I remained unconvinced by his explanation.
  • She was unconvinced that the plan would work.
Context #2 | Adjective

lacking belief or conviction

Not persuaded or convinced by something; having doubts or reservations.

Synonyms

disbelieving, dubious, uncertain, unpersuaded

Examples of usage

  • The audience seemed unconvinced by the speaker's arguments.
  • He appeared unconvinced of the benefits of the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconvinced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não convencido

🇮🇳 अविश्वस्त

🇩🇪 nicht überzeugt

🇮🇩 tidak yakin

🇺🇦 непереконаний

🇵🇱 nieprzekonany

🇯🇵 納得していない

🇫🇷 pas convaincu

🇪🇸 no convencido

🇹🇷 ikna olmamış

🇰🇷 확신하지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مقتنع

🇨🇿 nepřesvědčený

🇸🇰 nepresvedčený

🇨🇳 不相信的

🇸🇮 neprepričan

🇮🇸 ótrúaður

🇰🇿 сенбейтін

🇬🇪 დაუჯერებელი

🇦🇿 inanmayan

🇲🇽 no convencido

Etymology

The word 'unconvinced' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'convinced' which comes from the Latin word 'convincere' meaning 'to prove, satisfy'. Therefore, 'unconvinced' implies a lack of being proven or satisfied with something, leading to doubt or skepticism.

See also: convince, convinced, convincing, convincingly, convincingness, unconvincing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,796, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.