unconvincingly
UK/ʌnkən'vɪnsɪŋli/US
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that fails to persuade or seem believable
缺乏说服力地；难以令人信服地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
convincingtogether, with
+
-lyconquer, overcome
=unconvincingly
un- (not) + convincing + -ly. The adverb of unconvincing — done in a way that fails to conquer doubt.
Common Collocations
- 1.argue unconvincingly论证无力
- 2.deny unconvincingly苍白地否认
- 3.[smile unconvincingly]勉强地微笑
- 4.[claim unconvincingly]难以令人信服地声称
Example Sentences
- 1.
He denied it, rather unconvincingly.
- 2.
She smiled unconvincingly and changed the subject.