Meaning & Definition of word "Unconvincing"

Unconvincing

/ˌʌn.kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/

adjective:

  • 1. not able to persuade someone or not capable of being believed.
    • Example: The actor's performance was unconvincing, failing to elicit any real emotion from the audience.
  • 2. lacking in clarity or strength in argument or evidence.
    • Example: The scientist's hypothesis was deemed unconvincing due to insufficient supporting data.
  • 3. not likely to be true or credible.
    • Example: His explanation for being late was unconvincing and raised more questions than it answered.
  • 4. describing a statement or idea that fails to persuade or impress.
    • Example: The unconvincing details provided in the report led to skepticism about its findings.

Etymology

The word comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'convincing,' from Latin 'convincere' meaning 'to conquer or to overcome.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

an unconvincing argument:

A claim or reasoning that fails to persuade.

the unconvincing evidence:

Data or information that does not sufficiently support a conclusion.

an unconvincing performance:

An acting or artistic performance that does not engage or convince the audience.

Related Words

convincing:

able to persuade someone to believe or do something.

persuasive:

capable of convincing someone to believe or do something.

believable:

capable of being believed; credible.

Slang Meanings of unconvincing