unconvinced

/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnkənvˈɪnst] /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnkənvˈɪnst] /ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)st How to pronounce unconvinced (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unconvinced — adjective

  • unconvincedpositive
  • more unconvincedcomparative
  • most unconvincedsuperlative

1. still not accepting a claim, explanation, or promise as true or reliable after h

1.形容詞B2
釋義

still not accepting a claim, explanation, or promise as true or reliable after hearing the reasons for it.

例句

Niran remained unconvinced by the sales pitch and asked for the numbers in writing.

remain unconvinced by + noun phrase

Elena looked unconvinced when her brother said the missing bike would return by itself.

look unconvinced when + clause

同義詞
  • skeptical

    broader and often describes a general habit of doubting claims, not just the result of one failed attempt to persuade

  • doubtful

    can mean you think something is unlikely, even without hearing a detailed argument first

  • unsure

    more everyday and often used for your own uncertainty about a choice or fact

反義詞
  • convinced

    the direct opposite; you accept the evidence or argument

  • persuaded

    emphasizes that another person successfully changed your mind

  • certain

    stronger opposite; it suggests that no real doubt remains

文法句型

be unconvinced by + noun phrase

be unconvinced about + noun phrase

be unconvinced (that) + clause

look / seem unconvinced

用法筆記

Usually follows be, remain, seem, look, or sound rather than coming before a noun. It often suggests that reasons, promises, or evidence were offered, but they still failed to change someone's mind.

常見錯誤

❌We were skeptical by his excuse.
✅We were unconvinced by his excuse.
💡unconvinced naturally follows by when an explanation fails to persuade you; skeptical usually takes about or of.
❌I'm unconvinced to change the plan.
✅I'm unconvinced that changing the plan is a good idea.
💡unconvinced is followed by a that-clause or by/about phrase, not a bare to-infinitive.