unconvincing
adjective
un·con·vinc·ing
ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ 
: not convincing : implausible
an unconvincing argument
unconvincingness
noun
Examples of unconvincing in a Sentence
His arguments for changing the rules were unconvincing.
a novel with unconvincing characters
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Maresca’s post-match insistence that the Frenchman’s struggles are not down to a lack of effort felt as feeble and unconvincing as the sum of his contribution over 45 listless first-half minutes.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Michaela’s official story is that Simone stole her earrings, which is unconvincing at best.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
The action sequences devolve into pure camp, leaning into the reality of the film’s low budget by relying too heavily on cheesy cinematography and unconvincing special effects.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 May 2025
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Michaela’s official story is that Simone stole her earrings, which is unconvincing at best.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
The action sequences devolve into pure camp, leaning into the reality of the film’s low budget by relying too heavily on cheesy cinematography and unconvincing special effects.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 May 2025
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“Unconvincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconvincing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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