unconvincingly
gb/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/ us/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
C1
Inglés
nem meggyőzően, hiteltelenül
C1
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Patrón de uso:
[someone] [argues/explains/claims] unconvincingly
He tried to justify the expense, but he did so unconvincingly.
Megpróbálta megindokolni a kiadást, de nem túl meggyőzően.
She denied knowing him, unconvincingly, and avoided eye contact.
Nem meggyőzően tagadta, hogy ismeri őt, és kerülte a szemkontaktust.
The report argues unconvincingly that the changes will not affect prices.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He explained unconvincingly.
Nem meggyőzően magyarázkodott.
The excuse sounded unconvincingly.
A kifogás nem hangzott meggyőzően.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use the adjective "unconvincing" when an adverb is needed (e.g., "He spoke unconvincingly").
Significado
in a way that fails to persuade
Colocaciones
argue unconvincingly
|explain unconvincingly
|claim unconvincingly
|deny unconvincingly
|respond unconvincingly
|justify [something] unconvincingly
|defend [something] unconvincingly
|protest unconvincingly
|make an unconvincingly weak case
|sound unconvincingly certain
Sinónimos
unpersuasively (More directly about failing to persuade.)
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weakly (Suggests lack of strength or force in the argument.)
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implausibly (Emphasizes that it is hard to believe.)
Antónimos
convincingly (In a way that successfully persuades or proves.)
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persuasively (In a way that influences others to agree.)
Temas
communication
|opinions
|debate
Definición
In a way that does not persuade people.
In a way that does not make other people believe or accept what is being said; not persuasively.
C1
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hiteltelenül
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [acts/smiles/pretends] unconvincingly
He smiled unconvincingly and said everything was fine.
Hiteltelenül mosolygott, és azt mondta, hogy minden rendben van.
The actor spoke with an unconvincingly thick accent.
A színész túl erős akcentusa nem hatott hitelesnek.
She tried to look surprised, but she did it unconvincingly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She smiled unconvincingly.
Hiteltelenül mosolygott.
The actor played the role unconvincingly.
A színész hiteltelenül játszotta a szerepet.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse "not convincingly" in writing; "unconvincingly" is more concise and natural in many contexts.
Significado
in a way that seems not believable
Colocaciones
smile unconvincingly
|laugh unconvincingly
|act unconvincingly
|play the part unconvincingly
|pretend unconvincingly
|cry unconvincingly
|deliver lines unconvincingly
|look unconvincingly relaxed
|wear [something] unconvincingly
|pose unconvincingly as [someone]
Sinónimos
unbelievably (Often stronger; can also mean 'extremely' in other contexts.)
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unrealistically (Focuses on lack of realism rather than persuasion.)
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inauthentically (Emphasizes that it feels fake or not genuine.)
Antónimos
believably (In a way that seems real and credible.)
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authentically (In a genuine, natural-seeming way.)
Temas
arts
|emotions
|behavior
Definición
In a way that does not seem real or natural.
In a way that does not seem real, believable, or natural, especially in a performance, imitation, or display of emotion.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
unconvincingly
AFI
GB/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
US/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
Sílabas y acento
un - con - vin - cingly (4 sílabas)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: unconvincingly
- Plural: unconvincinglies
Expresiones
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