Unpersuasive: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpersuasive

[ˌʌnpərˈsweɪsɪv ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Not convincing or effective in persuading others.

Word	Description / Examples
unpersuasive	Used when an argument or explanation doesn't seem convincing or fails to persuade others. His speech was unpersuasive and did not change the voters' minds.
unconvincing	Used when something fails to persuade or convince someone due to lack of evidence or plausibility. The detective found the suspect's alibi unconvincing.
ineffective	Used to describe something that does not produce the desired effect or result. The medicine proved to be ineffective in treating the disease.
weak	Describes something that lacks strength, power, or intensity. Can be used in various contexts, including physical strength, arguments, or performance. Has a negative connotation. His argument was weak and easily refuted. Her coffee was weak and tasted like water.
uncompelling	Describes something that is not engaging or interesting enough to hold attention. The novel had an uncompelling plot that failed to capture the readers' interest.

The prefix 'un-' means 'not', so when you add it to 'persuasive', it means 'not able to persuade'.
The root 'persuade' comes from the Latin 'persuadere', which means to 'convince' or 'to lead through argument'.
The concept of persuasion has been studied since ancient times, particularly in rhetoric, which is how we express ideas effectively.

People are often swayed by emotions; emotional triggers can make arguments more persuasive or unpersuasive.
Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person holds conflicting beliefs, making it difficult for unpersuasive messages to be accepted.
Individuals tend to find arguments unpersuasive if they already have strong beliefs about a topic.

Using complex language can be unpersuasive; clarity and simplicity often resonate better with an audience.
A lack of evidence or weak arguments can contribute to an unpersuasive message, reducing its impact.
In advertising, if a message fails to connect with consumers' needs or desires, it becomes unpersuasive.

Teachers encourage students to develop persuasive skills, as being unpersuasive in presentations can hinder effectively sharing ideas.
Debate clubs often focus on training students to recognize and avoid unpersuasive arguments.
Written assignments that lack clear reasoning may be marked down for being unpersuasive.

In media studies, the effectiveness of advertisements is analyzed to determine when they are unpersuasive and why they fail to engage audiences.
Buzzwords or jargon in media can render messages unpersuasive if they don't resonate with the target audience.
Social media often highlights unpersuasive instances where misinformation fails to convince followers.

Translations of the word "unpersuasive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não persuasivo

🇮🇳 अप्रभावी

🇩🇪 nicht überzeugend

🇮🇩 tidak meyakinkan

🇺🇦 непереконливий

🇵🇱 nieprzekonujący

🇯🇵 説得力がない

🇫🇷 peu convaincant

🇪🇸 no persuasivo

🇹🇷 ikna edici olmayan

🇰🇷 설득력이 없는

🇸🇦 غير مقنع

🇨🇿 nepřesvědčivý

🇸🇰 nepresvedčivý

🇨🇳 不具说服力的

🇸🇮 neprepričljiv

🇮🇸 ótrúverður

🇰🇿 сендіре алмайтын

🇬🇪 არასარწმუნო

🇦🇿 inandırıcı olmayan

🇲🇽 no convincente