unconvincingly
/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋli/ (ame, ipa)
unconvincingly — adverb
1. so that what someone says, does, or shows seems hard to believe or accept as rea
so that what someone says, does, or shows seems hard to believe or accept as real.
Anjali answered unconvincingly when the teacher asked why her essay matched Jude's.
answer unconvincingly when questioned
The witness denied knowing Piotr and spoke unconvincingly in court.
deny + speak unconvincingly in court
Gabriela apologized unconvincingly after breaking Hannah's phone charger.
Layla argued unconvincingly that the shop had given her the wrong bag.
Christopher played the angry father unconvincingly during rehearsal.
- weakly
best for arguments or denials that lack force or support
- half-heartedly
suggests little real feeling or effort, especially in apologies or promises
- artificially
stresses behavior or emotion that looks forced rather than natural
- convincingly
the direct opposite; in a way that makes people believe
- persuasively
emphasizes successful argument or reasoning
- credibly
focuses on seeming trustworthy or realistic
文法句型
answer / deny / argue + unconvincingly
apologize / promise + unconvincingly
act / smile + unconvincingly
用法筆記
Usually modifies verbs for speech, excuses, apologies, and performances. It often suggests that other people can easily notice that the words, feelings, or acting do not seem genuine.