Unconvinced

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/

Definitions of unconvinced

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unconvinced' describes a person who is not convinced or persuaded.

Example Sentences

A1 I am unconvinced by his explanation.

A2 She remained unconvinced despite his arguments.

B1 The jury was unconvinced by the witness's testimony.

B2 The scientist was unconvinced by the data presented in the study.

C1 The expert remained unconvinced of the validity of the new theory.

C2 Despite the overwhelming evidence, she was still unconvinced of his innocence.

Examples of unconvinced in a Sentence

formal The jury remained unconvinced by the defense's argument.

informal I'm still unconvinced about going to the party tonight.

slang She's totally unconvinced that he's telling the truth.

figurative His heart was unconvinced of her love for him.

Grammatical Forms of unconvinced

• past tense: unconvinced
• plural: unconvinced
• comparative: more unconvinced
• superlative: most unconvinced
• present tense: unconvince
• future tense: will be unconvinced
• perfect tense: have been unconvinced
• continuous tense: is being unconvinced
• singular: unconvinced
• positive degree: convinced
• infinitive: to be unconvinced
• gerund: being unconvinced
• participle: unconvinced

Origin and Evolution of unconvinced

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unconvinced' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'convinced', which comes from the Latin word 'convincere' meaning 'to prove wrong'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unconvinced' has retained its original meaning of not being persuaded or convinced, but has also taken on a broader usage in modern language to convey skepticism or doubt towards a certain belief or argument.