unconvincingly
gb/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/ us/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
C1
Engels
nem meggyőzően, hiteltelenül
C1
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Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He explained unconvincingly.
Nem meggyőzően magyarázkodott.
The excuse sounded unconvincingly.
A kifogás nem hangzott meggyőzően.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may use the adjective "unconvincing" when an adverb is needed (e.g., "He spoke unconvincingly").
Betekenis
in a way that fails to persuade
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
convincingly (In a way that successfully persuades or proves.)
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persuasively (In a way that influences others to agree.)
Thema's
communication
|opinions
|debate
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She smiled unconvincingly.
Hiteltelenül mosolygott.
The actor played the role unconvincingly.
A színész hiteltelenül játszotta a szerepet.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse "not convincingly" in writing; "unconvincingly" is more concise and natural in many contexts.
Betekenis
in a way that seems not believable
Woordcombinaties
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]
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
believably (In a way that seems real and credible.)
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authentically (In a genuine, natural-seeming way.)
Thema's
arts
|emotions
|behavior
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
unconvincingly
IPA
GB/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
US/ʌŋkənvənsɪŋli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
un - con - vin - cingly (4 lettergrepen)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: unconvincingly
- Plural: unconvincinglies
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