unconvincing
gb/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/ us/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
B2
Angličtina
nem meggyőző, meggyőzőtlen, hiteltelen, erőltetett
B2
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nem meggyőző
B1
meggyőzőtlen
C1
Vzorec užití:
[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.
Učební příklady
The excuse was unconvincing.
A kifogás nem volt meggyőző.
His answer is unconvincing.
A válasza nem meggyőző.
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse unconvincing (describes a thing) with unconvinced (describes a person’s feeling).
Význam
not persuasive; fails to convince
Kolokace
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
Synonyma
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.)
Antonyma
convincing (Persuasive and likely to change someone’s mind.)
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compelling (Strongly persuasive and attention-grabbing.)
Témata
communication
|opinions
|debate
Definice
Not strong enough to make people believe it.
Not able to persuade someone that something is true, good, or right; not convincing.
B2
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hiteltelen
B2
erőltetett
B2
Vzorec užití:
[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.
Učební příklady
His story is unconvincing.
A története hiteltelen.
That smile looks unconvincing.
Az a mosoly erőltetettnek tűnik.
Častá chyba:
Unconvincing usually describes how something appears to others, not whether it is actually true.
Význam
not believable; seems false or fake
Kolokace
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
Synonyma
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).)
Antonyma
believable (Seems real or true.)
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credible (Seems trustworthy and likely to be true.)
Témata
communication
|truth
|daily_life
Definice
It does not seem real or true.
Not seeming true, genuine, or realistic; hard to believe.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
unconvincing
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
US/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
un - con - vin - cing (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (vin)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: unconvincing
Výrazy
at best unconvincing
1/ˈæt bˈɛst ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
no better than unconvincing
It is not convincing, even in the best case.
Příklady
- The company’s explanation was at best unconvincing.
- His defense sounded at best unconvincing to the jury.
Učební příklady
- The excuse was at best unconvincing.