unconvinced

[US]/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/
[UK]/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not convinced, having doubts or disbelief about something.

Phrases & Collocations

remain unconvinced

Example Sentences

Parisians remain unconvinced that the project will be approved.

I remain unconvinced by his explanation.

She was unconvinced of the benefits of the new policy.

The evidence presented left the jury unconvinced.

He seemed unconvinced by the promises made by the company.

I am unconvinced that he will fulfill his promises.

The critics were unconvinced by the director's explanation.

Many investors were unconvinced by the company's financial projections.

She remained unconvinced of his innocence despite the new evidence.

The public was unconvinced by the politician's excuses for his actions.

Despite the arguments presented, she was unconvinced of the theory's validity.

Real-world Examples

So, are you unconvinced about the suggestions scheme too?

Source: BEC Higher Listening Past Papers (Volume 3)

Unconvinced, Harry, Ron and Hermione exchanged worried looks.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

He looked at Hermione. Hermione looked back, unconvinced.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

House republican appear unconvinced and accused Milier of misleading the committee.

Source: NPR News May 2013 Compilation

Indeed, I was unconvinced that Robert Strickland did not share their illusion.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

And when Harry looked unconvinced, " You don't have to do everything alone, Harry."

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Some remain unconvinced of the value of self-governing tent cities, especially those housing recovering addicts.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

" Really? " He was unconvinced. His eyes shifted their focus slightly, looking over my shoulder and narrowing.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

But the ECB appears unconvinced, and seems ready to lift its main rate to 4.5% from 4.25%.

Source: The Economist - Finance

David Adger, a Scot at Queen Mary University of London (and, like Mr Pullum, a specialist in syntax), is unconvinced.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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