unconvincing
gb/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/ us/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
B2
Английски
nem meggyőző, meggyőzőtlen, hiteltelen, erőltetett
B2
1
nem meggyőző
B1
meggyőzőtlen
C1
Модел на употреба:
[argument/evidence/claim] is unconvincing (to [someone])
His argument sounded unconvincing because it relied on rumors rather than facts.
Az érvelése nem hangzott meggyőzőnek, mert tények helyett pletykákra épült.
The evidence was unconvincing, so the judge dismissed the case.
A bizonyítékok nem voltak meggyőzőek, ezért a bíró ejtette az ügyet.
She gave an unconvincing explanation for being late.
Примери за учащи
The excuse was unconvincing.
A kifogás nem volt meggyőző.
His answer is unconvincing.
A válasza nem meggyőző.
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse unconvincing (describes a thing) with unconvinced (describes a person’s feeling).
Значение
not persuasive; fails to convince
Колокации
an unconvincing argument
|unconvincing evidence
|an unconvincing case
|an unconvincing explanation
|an unconvincing reason
|an unconvincing answer
|an unconvincing claim
|an unconvincing performance
|rather unconvincing
|completely unconvincing
Синоними
unpersuasive (Slightly more formal; emphasizes inability to persuade.)
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weak (Less specific; suggests lack of strength or support.)
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uncompelling (Emphasizes lack of interest or force as well as persuasion.)
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not convincing (Direct paraphrase; very neutral.)
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unconvincing (Base form; often used for arguments, evidence, and performances.)
Антоними
convincing (Persuasive and likely to change someone’s mind.)
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compelling (Strongly persuasive and attention-grabbing.)
Теми
communication
|opinions
|debate
Определение
Not strong enough to make people believe it.
Not able to persuade someone that something is true, good, or right; not convincing.
B2
2
hiteltelen
B2
erőltetett
B2
Модел на употреба:
[story/excuse/smile] is unconvincing
He tried to laugh, but his smile was unconvincing.
Nevetni próbált, de a mosolya erőltetett volt.
Her story about the missing money was unconvincing from the start.
A pénz eltűnéséről szóló története kezdettől fogva hiteltelen volt.
The plot twist felt unconvincing and rushed.
Примери за учащи
His story is unconvincing.
A története hiteltelen.
That smile looks unconvincing.
Az a mosoly erőltetettnek tűnik.
Честа грешка:
Unconvincing usually describes how something appears to others, not whether it is actually true.
Значение
not believable; seems false or fake
Колокации
an unconvincing story
|an unconvincing excuse
|an unconvincing alibi
|an unconvincing lie
|an unconvincing denial
|an unconvincing smile
|an unconvincing disguise
|an unconvincing plot
|unconvincing details
|look unconvincing
Синоними
implausible (Emphasizes that it seems unlikely or unrealistic.)
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unbelievable (Stronger; can suggest extreme doubt or surprise.)
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not credible (Often used for accounts or sources; slightly formal.)
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fishy (Informal; suggests something seems suspicious.)
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inauthentic (Emphasizes lack of genuineness (e.g., emotions, style).)
Антоними
believable (Seems real or true.)
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credible (Seems trustworthy and likely to be true.)
Теми
communication
|truth
|daily_life
Определение
It does not seem real or true.
Not seeming true, genuine, or realistic; hard to believe.
Граматика
Речникова форма
unconvincing
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
US/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
Срички и ударение
un - con - vin - cing (4 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (vin)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: unconvincing
Изрази
at best unconvincing
1/ˈæt bˈɛst ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
no better than unconvincing
It is not convincing, even in the best case.
Примери
- The company’s explanation was at best unconvincing.
- His defense sounded at best unconvincing to the jury.
Примери за учащи
- The excuse was at best unconvincing.