unconvinced

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

unconvinced — 形容詞

  • 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

不信服

聽了解釋後仍不相信或不接受

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.

Niran 對這套推銷說詞仍不信服,還要求對方把數字寫下來。

remain unconvinced by + noun phrase

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

Elena 的哥哥說那台失蹤的腳踏車會自己回來時,她露出不信服的表情。

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.