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adjective
Date: 1653
not convincing ; implausible <an unconvincing argument> • unconvincingly adverb • unconvincingness noun
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
unconvincing
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unconvincing — index doubtful, implausible, incredible, ludicrous, problematic, suspicious (questionable), unbelievable … Law dictionary
unconvincing — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ failing to convince or impress. DERIVATIVES unconvincingly adverb … English terms dictionary
unconvincing — [spelling only] … English World dictionary
unconvincing — [[t]ʌ̱nkənvɪ̱nsɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If you describe something such as an argument or explanation as unconvincing, you find it difficult to believe because it does not seem real. Mr Patel phoned the University for an explanation, and he was given … English dictionary
unconvincing — un|con|vinc|ing [ ,ʌnkən vınsıŋ ] adjective 1. ) not capable of persuading you that something is true or right: an unconvincing argument for increasing sales tax 2. ) an unconvincing character, story, or performance is difficult to believe or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
unconvincing — un|con|vinc|ing [ˌʌnkənˈvınsıŋ] adj failing to make you believe that something is true or real ▪ an unconvincing smile ▪ an unconvincing explanation ▪ Some readers will find the arguments unconvincing. >unconvincingly adv … Dictionary of contemporary English
unconvincing — UK [ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ] / US adjective 1) not capable of persuading you that something is true or right an unconvincing argument for increasing indirect tax 2) an unconvincing character, story, or performance is difficult to believe or enjoy, because… … English dictionary
unconvincing — /ʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ (say unkuhn vinsing) adjective 1. not convincing: an unconvincing performance. 2. not credible: an unconvincing excuse. –unconvincingly, adverb …
unconvincing — adjective not convincing, plausible or believable He gave me an unconvincing explanation of the fault, but I have my doubts … Wiktionary
unconvincing — adj.; unconvincingly, adv. * * * … Universalium
