unconvincing
/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ/ (ame, mw)
unconvincing — adjective
- unconvincingpositive
- more unconvincingcomparative
- most unconvincingsuperlative
1. If an excuse, reason, or performance is unconvincing, you do not accept it as tr
If an excuse, reason, or performance is unconvincing, you do not accept it as true or genuine because it lacks strength, evidence, or natural quality.
Rin's excuse for being late was so unconvincing that the manager asked her for proof.
unconvincing excuse — common collocation pattern
The ending of the film felt rushed and unconvincing, which disappointed many fans.
Amira made an unconvincing attempt to appear calm while waiting for her exam results.
Critics found the actor's emotional scene unconvincing because it seemed rehearsed rather than real.
- implausible
More formal; suggests the content itself is unlikely to be true (e.g., an implausible plot twist)
- weak
Less formal; suggests the reasoning or evidence has little strength (e.g., a weak argument)
- unbelievable
Stronger; suggests something is impossible to believe (e.g., an unbelievable alibi)
- convincing
The direct opposite; something that makes you believe it is true
- persuasive
Suggests strong, well-structured reasoning that wins you over
- plausible
Describes something that seems reasonable and likely to be true
文法句型
unconvincing + noun (excuse / explanation / argument / performance)
be / seem / sound / find + unconvincing
用法筆記
Often appears with nouns such as excuse, explanation, argument, reason, or performance as the subject. It can also modify attempt or smile to describe someone's failed effort to appear a certain way. The comparative and superlative forms are more unconvincing and most unconvincing.