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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The campaign officials managed to make matters worse by tossing out pep rally platitudes, attacking the media, and belittling critics to a group of influential donors who are unlikely to fall for such unconvincing patter.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 July 2024
The Biden campaign’s response to the debacle has been unconvincing.
—Eugene Robinson, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Dutch despair The Netherlands were unconvincing in their opening two group games, a late 2-1 win over Poland and a stale 0-0 draw with France.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 26 June 2024
In most of these cases of Albany legislative wrangling, there’s at least cogent if often unconvincing arguments on both sides.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 July 2024
The Biden campaign’s response to the debacle has been unconvincing.
—Eugene Robinson, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Dutch despair The Netherlands were unconvincing in their opening two group games, a late 2-1 win over Poland and a stale 0-0 draw with France.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 26 June 2024
In most of these cases of Albany legislative wrangling, there’s at least cogent if often unconvincing arguments on both sides.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024
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“Unconvincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconvincing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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