unconvincing

CEFRB2

/ˌʌnkəˈnvɪnsɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not causing people to believe or accept something.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of unconvince

Examples

  • The argument is rigorous and coherent but ultimately unconvincing.

  • He gave me an unconvincing explanation of the fault, but I have my doubts.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. not convincing, plausible or believable

More examples

In context

  • His explanation is unconvincing.

  • Near-synonym: uncompelling

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Origin

adjective

From un- + convincing.