Unconvinced

/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnstd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not persuaded or convinced.
Despite the compelling evidence, she remained unconvinced by his argument.
Feeling doubt or uncertainty about something.
The teacher was unconvinced that the student truly understood the concept.
Showing a lack of belief or confidence in something.
He looked unconvinced when she told him her plan for success.

Etymology

From 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'convinced', the past participle of convince.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I remain unconvinced
A phrase indicating that someone is still not persuaded by the arguments or evidence presented.
not buying it
Slang expression meaning to not believe or accept something.
on the fence
Indicating indecision or lack of commitment to a particular viewpoint.

Related Words

convince
to persuade someone to believe or do something.
persuade
to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
believe
to accept something as true.
skeptic
a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

Slang Meanings

not feeling it
She said the movie was great, but I was just not feeling it.
not sold on it
He’s not sold on the idea of going out tonight.