unconvincing
UK/ʌnkən'vɪnsɪŋ/US/ʌnkәn'vinsiŋ/
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Not persuasive or believable
不令人信服的；缺乏说服力的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
convincingtogether, with
=unconvincing
un- (not) + convincing = failing to conquer doubt. Describes arguments, excuses or performances that don't ring true.
Common Collocations
- 1.unconvincing excuse站不住脚的借口
- 2.unconvincing argument缺乏说服力的论点
- 3.unconvincing performance不自然的表演
- 4.sound unconvincing听起来不可信
Example Sentences
- 1.
His excuse sounded thoroughly unconvincing.
- 2.
The film's ending felt rushed and unconvincing.
- 3.
She gave an unconvincing smile and looked away.