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unconvincing

adjective
un·​con·​vinc·​ing | \ ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siƋ How to pronounce unconvincing (audio) \

Definition of unconvincing

: not convincing : implausible an unconvincing argument

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Other Words from unconvincing

unconvincingly \ ˌən-​kən-​ˈvin(t)-​siƋ-​lē How to pronounce unconvincingly (audio) \ adverb
unconvincingness noun

Examples of unconvincing in a Sentence

His arguments for changing the rules were unconvincing. a novel with unconvincing characters

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Viewed ungenerously, the unconvincing plot elements of cyberespionage and comic-book telepathy might seem a claim to fashionable relevance made on behalf of this decidedly unfashionable book. Garth Greenwell, The New Yorker, "Caleb Crain’s “Overthrow” and the Power of Literary Form," 28 Aug. 2019 The early signs from this season indicate a similar trend, as the side stumbled to an unconvincing opening day win against Aston Villa prior to their setback this weekend. SI.com, "Harry Kane Calls on Tottenham to Improve After Expressing Concern Over Liverpool & Man City Starts," 27 Aug. 2019 But the clumsy staging turns this into an unconvincing dream. Los Angeles Times, "Review: Korean family drama ‘Hannah and the Dread Gazebo’ casts too many spells," 19 Aug. 2019 But compared with the hundreds of tenant activists who have descended on Albany each week, the real estate industry’s new counterefforts have been fledgling, sporadic — and to progressive activists, unconvincing. Vivian Wang, New York Times, "Inside the Stealth Campaign for ‘Responsible Rent Reform’," 10 June 2019 Packer’s taut, inviting prose here is as unconvincing as his argument. David Rieff, Harper's magazine, "An American in the Treetops," 19 Aug. 2019 Chelsea remain unbeaten, but at times have looked rather unconvincing, especially defensively. SI.com, "Chelsea vs Borussia Monchengladbach Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 2 Aug. 2019 Moreover, claims by countries such as Kenya that coal is needed for baseload power are unconvincing. The Economist, "African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations," 25 July 2019 Even the set of this Moving Arts production, directed by Darin Anthony, is unconvincing. Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Apple Season’ suggests you can always go home again, but should you?," 23 July 2019

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First Known Use of unconvincing

1653, in the meaning defined above

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unconvincing

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unconvincing

: not able to make you believe that something is true, real, or acceptable : not convincing

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