Unconvincing Meaning in English
word
ˌənkənˈvɪnsɪŋ
un-kuhn-VIN-sing
ʌnkənvˈɪnsɪŋ
un-kuhn-VIN-sing
Definition
If something is unconvincing, it does not seem believable or persuasive; it fails to make others accept it as true or correct.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Used to describe excuses, arguments, performances, and stories. Collocates often with 'excuse', 'argument', and 'reason'. Opposite of 'convincing'. Not used for physical objects.
Spanish: poco convincentePortuguese (BR): pouco convincentePortuguese (PT): pouco convincenteChinese (Simplified): 缺乏说服力的Chinese (Traditional): 缺乏說服力的Hindi: अपर्याप्त रूप से विश्वसनीय - कम विश्वसनीयArabic: غير مقنعBengali: অবিশ্বাস্য - অনুপ্রাণিত না হওয়াRussian: неубедительныйJapanese: 説得力がない - 納得できないVietnamese: không thuyết phụcKorean: 설득력이 없는 - 믿기지 않는Turkish: inandırıcı olmayan - ikna edici olmayanUrdu: غیر قائل کرنے والاIndonesian: kurang meyakinkan - tidak meyakinkan
Example Sentences
His story was unconvincing.
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The explanation was unconvincing to the audience.
basic
She gave an unconvincing excuse for being late.
basic
His apology sounded pretty unconvincing, to be honest.
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The actor’s performance was so unconvincing that no one believed his character.
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"That was an unconvincing argument," she said, shaking her head.
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