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unconvinced

adjective
un·​con·​vinced | \ ˌən-kÉ™n-ˈvin(t)st How to pronounce unconvinced (audio) \

Definition of unconvinced

: 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

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Manchester United may be forced to pay a higher percentage of the Harry Maguire fee up front, as reports suggest that Leicester are unconvinced the Red Devils will be able to offer the relevant add-ons for Champions League qualification. SI.com, "Leicester Demand Higher Percentage of Harry Maguire Fee Up Front as Man Utd Transfer Saga Continues," 28 July 2019 However, critics are unconvinced, pointing out that China frequently charges dissidents with criminal offenses. Time Staff, Time, "Hong Kong Freedom Campaigner Joshua Wong Released From Prison as Protesters Vow to Fight On," 17 June 2019 The case against authorizing an impeachment inquiry rests in part on polling, which shows that the public over all remains unconvinced that an impeachment inquiry is warranted—though the number in favor keeps growing. Sean Wilentz, The New Yorker, "Nancy Pelosi, Impeachment, and Places in History," 11 July 2019 At least one prominent Democratic woman remained unconvinced. Bill Barrow, chicagotribune.com, "Joe Biden reverses course on support for Hyde Amendment after criticism from 2020 rivals," 6 June 2019 Nevertheless, some commenters on YouTube remained unconvinced that the record had been broken. Amit Gurbaxani, Billboard, "Six Days After Sony Says Indian Rapper's Video Broke One-Day Record for Views, YouTube Has Yet to Confirm," 17 July 2019 But others, including Leon Trotsky’s grandson—the revolutionary and the artist had an explosive affair during the late 1930s—Esteban Volkov, remain unconvinced. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "This May Be the Only Known Recording of Frida Kahlo’s Voice," 14 June 2019 For one thing, many are unconvinced that America will truly stick around, as the costs of any war with China grow over time. The Economist, "Asian countries fear China but many won’t side with America," 6 June 2019 The committee members also appeared unconvinced, calling Nix's attacks on Wylie irrelevant. Issie Lapowsky, WIRED, "Former Cambridge Analytica CEO Faces His Ghosts in Parliament," 6 June 2018

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First Known Use of unconvinced

1675, in the meaning defined above

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unconvinced

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English Language Learners Definition of unconvinced

: not completely sure or certain about something : not convinced

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