英語

unconvincingly

gb/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/ us/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb C1 property
1

in a way that fails to persuade

In a way that does not persuade people.

用法パターン: [someone] [argues/explains/claims] unconvincingly
よくある間違い:
Learners may use the adjective "unconvincing" when an adverb is needed (e.g., "He spoke unconvincingly").
類義語
unpersuasively (More directly about failing to persuade.) | weakly (Suggests lack of strength or force in the argument.) | implausibly (Emphasizes that it is hard to believe.)
対義語
convincingly (In a way that successfully persuades or proves.) | persuasively (In a way that influences others to agree.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
communication |opinions |debate
例文
  • He tried to justify the expense, but he did so unconvincingly.
  • She denied knowing him, unconvincingly, and avoided eye contact.
  • The report argues unconvincingly that the changes will not affect prices.
学習者向け例文
  • He explained unconvincingly.
  • The excuse sounded unconvincingly.
adverb C1 property
2

in a way that seems not believable

In a way that does not seem real or natural.

用法パターン: [someone] [acts/smiles/pretends] unconvincingly
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse "not convincingly" in writing; "unconvincingly" is more concise and natural in many contexts.
類義語
unbelievably (Often stronger; can also mean 'extremely' in other contexts.) | unrealistically (Focuses on lack of realism rather than persuasion.) | inauthentically (Emphasizes that it feels fake or not genuine.)
対義語
believably (In a way that seems real and credible.) | authentically (In a genuine, natural-seeming way.)
コロケーション
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]
テーマ
arts |emotions |behavior
例文
  • He smiled unconvincingly and said everything was fine.
  • The actor spoke with an unconvincingly thick accent.
  • She tried to look surprised, but she did it unconvincingly.
学習者向け例文
  • She smiled unconvincingly.
  • The actor played the role unconvincingly.
文法
辞書形
unconvincingly
IPA
GB/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
US/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
音節・強勢
un - con - vin - cingly (4音節)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: unconvincingly
  • Plural: unconvincinglies
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