Unconvincing

/ˌʌn.kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not able to persuade someone or not capable of being believed.

The actor's performance was unconvincing, failing to elicit any real emotion from the audience.

lacking in clarity or strength in argument or evidence.

The scientist's hypothesis was deemed unconvincing due to insufficient supporting data.

not likely to be true or credible.

His explanation for being late was unconvincing and raised more questions than it answered.

describing a statement or idea that fails to persuade or impress.

The unconvincing details provided in the report led to skepticism about its findings.

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

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.

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.