unconvincingly
gb/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/ us/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
C1
Englanti
nem meggyőzően, hiteltelenül
C1
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Käyttömalli:
[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.
Oppijaesimerkit
He explained unconvincingly.
Nem meggyőzően magyarázkodott.
The excuse sounded unconvincingly.
A kifogás nem hangzott meggyőzően.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may use the adjective "unconvincing" when an adverb is needed (e.g., "He spoke unconvincingly").
Merkitys
in a way that fails to persuade
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
convincingly (In a way that successfully persuades or proves.)
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persuasively (In a way that influences others to agree.)
Teemat
communication
|opinions
|debate
Määritelmä
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
Käyttömalli:
[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.
Oppijaesimerkit
She smiled unconvincingly.
Hiteltelenül mosolygott.
The actor played the role unconvincingly.
A színész hiteltelenül játszotta a szerepet.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse "not convincingly" in writing; "unconvincingly" is more concise and natural in many contexts.
Merkitys
in a way that seems not believable
Kollokaatiot
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]
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
believably (In a way that seems real and credible.)
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authentically (In a genuine, natural-seeming way.)
Teemat
arts
|emotions
|behavior
Määritelmä
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.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
unconvincingly
IPA
GB/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
US/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
Tavut ja painotus
un - con - vin - cingly (4 tavua)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: unconvincingly
- Plural: unconvincinglies
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