unconvincing
gb/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/ us/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
B2
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adjective
B2
property
1
not persuasive; fails to convince
Not strong enough to make people believe it.
Gebruikspatroon:
[argument/evidence/claim] is unconvincing (to [someone])
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse unconvincing (describes a thing) with unconvinced (describes a person’s feeling).
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
convincing (Persuasive and likely to change someone’s mind.)
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compelling (Strongly persuasive and attention-grabbing.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
communication
|opinions
|debate
Voorbeelden
- His argument sounded unconvincing because it relied on rumors rather than facts.
- The evidence was unconvincing, so the judge dismissed the case.
- She gave an unconvincing explanation for being late.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The excuse was unconvincing.
- His answer is unconvincing.
adjective
B2
property
2
not believable; seems false or fake
It does not seem real or true.
Gebruikspatroon:
[story/excuse/smile] is unconvincing
Veelgemaakte fout:
Unconvincing usually describes how something appears to others, not whether it is actually true.
Synoniemen
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).)
Antoniemen
believable (Seems real or true.)
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credible (Seems trustworthy and likely to be true.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
communication
|truth
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- He tried to laugh, but his smile was unconvincing.
- Her story about the missing money was unconvincing from the start.
- The plot twist felt unconvincing and rushed.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- His story is unconvincing.
- That smile looks unconvincing.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
unconvincing
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
US/ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
un - con - vin - cing (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (vin)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: unconvincing
Uitdrukkingen
at best unconvincing
1/ˈæt bˈɛst ˌʌŋkənvˈɪnsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
no better than unconvincing
It is not convincing, even in the best case.
Voorbeelden
- The company’s explanation was at best unconvincing.
- His defense sounded at best unconvincing to the jury.