Unpersuaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpersuaded
[ ˌʌnpərˈsweɪdɪd ]
feeling
not convinced or influenced by arguments or persuasion
Synonyms
unconvinced, uninfluenced, unswayed.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unpersuaded |
Use in situations where someone has been presented with arguments or evidence but remains firm in their original belief or decision.
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unconvinced |
Appropriate when someone isn't convinced, often because they find the arguments insufficient or unconvincing.
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unswayed |
Best used when someone is not moved or affected by persuasion, often indicating a strong, steadfast stance.
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uninfluenced |
Suitable for describing someone who remains unaffected by external factors, opinions, or pressure.
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Examples of usage
- She remained unpersuaded by his explanations.
- Despite their efforts, the jury members were unpersuaded by the defense's case.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpersuaded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não convencido
🇮🇳 अविश्वस्त
🇩🇪 nicht überzeugt
🇮🇩 tidak terpengaruh
🇺🇦 непереконаний
🇵🇱 nieprzekonany
🇯🇵 納得していない
🇫🇷 non convaincu
🇪🇸 no convencido
🇹🇷 ikna olmamış
🇰🇷 설득되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مقتنع
🇨🇿 nepřesvědčený
🇸🇰 nepresvedčený
🇨🇳 未被说服
🇸🇮 neprepričan
🇮🇸 ótrúaður
🇰🇿 сендіре алмаған
🇬🇪 დაურწმუნებელი
🇦🇿 inandırılmamış
🇲🇽 no convencido
Etymology
The word 'unpersuaded' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and the word 'persuade' meaning 'to convince or influence through reasoning or argument'. The combination of these two elements resulted in the creation of 'unpersuaded', representing the state of not being convinced or influenced by arguments or persuasion.
See also: persuade, persuaded, persuading, persuasion, persuasive, persuasively, persuasiveness, unpersuasive.