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unconvincing

 

[ ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a debate

Not able to persuade or convince someone; lacking the power to make someone believe or agree with a particular point.

Synonyms

ineffective, uncompelling, uncompelling, unpersuasive

Examples of usage

  • It was an unconvincing argument that failed to sway the jury.
  • His unconvincing explanation left everyone puzzled.
  • The witness gave an unconvincing testimony.
  • The politician's speech was unconvincing and failed to win over the audience.
  • The evidence presented was unconvincing and did not support the prosecution's case.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a performance

Not able to create a feeling of belief or realism; lacking credibility or authenticity.

Synonyms

implausible, incredible, unbelievable, unrealistic

Examples of usage

  • Her unconvincing acting failed to engage the audience.
  • The special effects were so unconvincing that it ruined the movie.
  • The actor's portrayal of the character was unconvincing and lacked depth.
  • The unconvincing dialogue made the scene feel artificial.
  • The fake accent was unconvincing and distracting.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconvincing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não convincente

🇮🇳 अप्रभावी

🇩🇪 nicht überzeugend

🇮🇩 tidak meyakinkan

🇺🇦 непереконливий

🇵🇱 nieprzekonujący

🇯🇵 説得力がない

🇫🇷 peu convaincant

🇪🇸 poco convincente

🇹🇷 ikna edici olmayan

🇰🇷 설득력이 없는

🇸🇦 غير مقنع

🇨🇿 nepřesvědčivý

🇸🇰 nepresvedčivý

🇨🇳 没有说服力的

🇸🇮 neprepričljiv

🇮🇸 ósannfærandi

🇰🇿 сенімсіз

🇬🇪 დაუმარწმუნებელი

🇦🇿 inandırıcı olmayan

🇲🇽 poco convincente

Etymology

The word 'unconvincing' originated in the early 19th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'convincing'. The term has been used to describe arguments, explanations, performances, and evidence that fail to persuade or create a sense of belief or credibility. Over time, 'unconvincing' has become a common adjective used in debates, discussions, and critiques to express skepticism or doubt. Its usage has evolved to encompass various contexts where the lack of persuasiveness or credibility is evident.

See also: convince, convinced, convincing, convincingly, convincingness, unconvinced.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,439, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.