nieprzekonany

Nieprzekonany is a Polish adjective meaning not persuaded or unconvinced. It is formed with the prefix nie- attached to the past passive participle przekonany, which comes from the verb przekonać (to persuade). As a descriptive word, it expresses a state rather than an action and agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.

Grammatical forms include: masculine singular nieprzekonany, feminine singular nieprzekonana, neuter singular nieprzekonane; masculine personal plural nieprzekonani, non-masculine plural nieprzekonane. These forms are used to describe a person or thing that has not been persuaded by an argument, proposal, or influence.

Usage and nuances: nieprzekonany is commonly used to describe people, voters, or audiences who have not yet accepted a proposal or claim. It can appear in political, business, or everyday discourse. Typical constructions include nieprzekonany do czegoś (not convinced about something), for example: „Jest nieprzekonany do tej propozycji.” It may also describe skepticism toward evidence or rhetoric, rather than a claim of fact.

Synonyms and contrast: related terms include sceptyczny (skeptical) or niepewny (uncertain), though these carry slightly different nuances. The antonym is przekonany (convinced) or przekonujący (persuasive). Nieprzekonany is generally neutral, but in evaluative contexts it can carry a critical undertone if someone is deemed not persuaded by a proposed solution or argument.