unconvincing
adjective
un·con·vinc·ing
ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ 
: not convincing : implausible
an unconvincing argument
unconvincingness
noun
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Examples of unconvincing in a Sentence
His arguments for changing the rules were unconvincing.
a novel with unconvincing characters
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Despite his defense, the jury found his story unconvincing, leading to his conviction on espionage charges.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
By Abby Wilson published 21 November 2024 Jaguar’s ultra-modern, electric-only and uncharacteristically offbeat rebrand has so far proved unconvincing and, for many, confusing.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 21 Nov. 2024
There’s not much room for nuance here — the political horse-trading involved in creating this opportunity is particularly unconvincing — and the film’s leering eroticism undercuts the seriousness of its case for women as equals on the battlefield.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
Of the clear eight pre-tournament favourites, Italy and Belgium have been eliminated, England and France have been unconvincing going forward, while Portugal and the Netherlands have only sporadically impressed.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 4 July 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
By Abby Wilson published 21 November 2024 Jaguar’s ultra-modern, electric-only and uncharacteristically offbeat rebrand has so far proved unconvincing and, for many, confusing.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 21 Nov. 2024
There’s not much room for nuance here — the political horse-trading involved in creating this opportunity is particularly unconvincing — and the film’s leering eroticism undercuts the seriousness of its case for women as equals on the battlefield.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
Of the clear eight pre-tournament favourites, Italy and Belgium have been eliminated, England and France have been unconvincing going forward, while Portugal and the Netherlands have only sporadically impressed.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 4 July 2024
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“Unconvincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconvincing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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