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- [kuh n-vin-sing]
- /kənˈvɪn sɪŋ/
- /ˌʌn.kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vin-sing]
- /kənˈvɪn sɪŋ/
Definitions of unconvincing word
- adjective unconvincing persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features. 1
- adjective unconvincing appearing worthy of belief; plausible: The excuse was not convincing. 1
- adjective unconvincing not realistic or believable 1
- adjective unconvincing If you describe something such as an argument or explanation as unconvincing, you find it difficult to believe because it does not seem real. 0
- adjective unconvincing If you describe a story or a character in a story as unconvincing, you think they do not seem likely or real. 0
- adjective unconvincing not credible or plausible 0
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Origin of unconvincing
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; convince + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Unconvincing
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unconvincing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unconvincing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unconvincing
adj unconvincing
- cockamamie — If you describe something as cockamamie, you mean that it is ridiculous or silly.
- far-fetched — improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained: He brought in a far-fetched example in an effort to prove his point.
- farfetched — improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained: He brought in a far-fetched example in an effort to prove his point.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- for the birds — any warm-blooded vertebrate of the class Aves, having a body covered with feathers, forelimbs modified into wings, scaly legs, a beak, and no teeth, and bearing young in a hard-shelled egg.
adjective unconvincing
- cardboard — Cardboard is thick, stiff paper that is used, for example, to make boxes and models.
- controvertible — to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose.
- flimsy — without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure.
- forceless — Without force.
- hollow — having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty: a hollow sphere.
Antonyms for unconvincing
adj unconvincing
- boy scout — The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.
- conceivable — If something is conceivable, you can imagine it or believe it.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- down home — of, relating to, or exhibiting the simple, familiar, or folksy qualities associated with one's family or with rural areas, especially of the southern U.S.: down-home cooking; down-home hospitality.
adjective unconvincing
- cogent — A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- conclusive — Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
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