Hedged disagreement / scepticism

To show that you still have doubts after hearing arguments.

When you want to disagree softly in a meeting or academic discussion.

Academic, Professional

I’m not entirely convinced

I’m not entirely convinced

a noun phrase or a clause

• that
• by
• about

• I’m not fully persuaded
• I’m sceptical
• I’m not wholly convinced

Using ‘I’m not convinced entirely’ – the correct word order is ‘entirely convinced’.

I have my doubts, I’m not sold on it (idiom), I’m not buying it

The adverb ‘entirely’ softens the disagreement; removing or reordering it makes the statement sound more blunt and confrontational.

• Tentative disagreement

Very useful in academic discourse to signal openness to further evidence without sounding aggressive.

Keeps discussion open for additional information or arguments.

I still have doubts

This chunk is useful for expressing doubt politely in formal settings such as academic discussions or professional meetings. It allows the speaker to maintain a respectful and open-minded tone while expressing reservations.

I’m not entirely convinced → I remain sceptical → There is insufficient evidence to persuade me