unconvincing
adjective
un·con·vinc·ing
ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ 
: not convincing : implausible
an unconvincing argument
unconvincingness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of unconvincing in a Sentence
His arguments for changing the rules were unconvincing.
a novel with unconvincing characters
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Her team warmed up for that with two send-off games, an unconvincing 1-0 win over Mexico and a scoreless draw with Costa Rica — not exactly the kind of momentum Hayes was hoping to take to France.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
He’s driven by a deep nostalgia for home, though a Hollywood production set in the Napa Valley strikes me as an unconvincing and unbelievable substitute for Vietnam.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 5 May 2024
Biden’s explanation for refusing testing is unconvincing.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
The Three Lions had been playing local Czech rivals Slovakia and clinched a 2-1 win in extra time after a sloppy, unconvincing performance.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 July 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
He’s driven by a deep nostalgia for home, though a Hollywood production set in the Napa Valley strikes me as an unconvincing and unbelievable substitute for Vietnam.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 5 May 2024
Biden’s explanation for refusing testing is unconvincing.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
The Three Lions had been playing local Czech rivals Slovakia and clinched a 2-1 win in extra time after a sloppy, unconvincing performance.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 July 2024
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“Unconvincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconvincing. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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