unconvinced
Not yet persuaded
Unconvinced means not persuaded or still doubtful despite arguments or evidence presented.
Someone unconvinced remains skeptical: She made her case, but the jury looked unconvinced.
The word often implies that an attempt at persuasion has been made and failed: I remain unconvinced that this plan will work.
Not firmly known
- unsureLacking confidence or certainty
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- hesitantSlow to act
tentative · ambivalent · indecisive · wavering · unpersuaded · incredulous · disbelieving · questioning
Careful to avoid risk
- guardedWary and restrained
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- mistrustfulLacking faith in others
distrustful · apprehensive · chary · vigilant · alert · careful · prudent · on-guard
Not influenced or moved
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
holdout · defiant · unyielding · immovable · steadfast · firm · resolute · unbudging
Examining something very closely
- evaluatingJudging quality or worth
- assessingEvaluating worth or significance
- analyzingExamining in detail
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
probing · challenging · examining · testing · vetting · fact-checking · cross-examining · investigating
uncertain
Not firmly known
- unsureLacking confidence or certainty
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- skepticalInclined to question claims
hesitant · tentative · ambivalent · indecisive · wavering · unpersuaded · incredulous · disbelieving · questioning · reservations
cautious
Careful to avoid risk
- guardedWary and restrained
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
mistrustful · distrustful · apprehensive · chary · vigilant · alert · careful · prudent · on-guard · untrusting
unswayed
Not influenced or moved
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- stubbornRefusing to change course
obstinate · holdout · defiant · unyielding · immovable · steadfast · firm · resolute · unbudging · intransigent
scrutinizing
Examining something very closely
- evaluatingJudging quality or worth
- assessingEvaluating worth or significance
- analyzingExamining in detail
questioning · probing · challenging · examining · testing · vetting · fact-checking · cross-examining · investigating · appraising