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UNCONVINCING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unconvincing mean? 

UNCONVINCING (adjective)
  The adjective UNCONVINCING has 2 senses:

1. not convincingplay

2. having a probability too low to inspire beliefplay

  Familiarity information: UNCONVINCING used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNCONVINCING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not convincing

Synonyms:

flimsy; unconvincing

Context example:

as unconvincing as a forced smile

Similar:

unpersuasive (not capable of persuading)

Also:

incredible; unbelievable (beyond belief or understanding)

Antonym:

convincing (causing one to believe the truth of something)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having a probability too low to inspire belief

Synonyms:

improbable; unbelievable; unconvincing; unlikely

Similar:

implausible (having a quality that provokes disbelief)


 Context examples 


I have heard your reasons and regard them as unconvincing and inadequate.

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)



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