Unconvincing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ/ un·con·vinc·ing

Meaning & Definition of Unconvincing

Unconvincing (adjective)

  1. not convincing, implausible

Unconvincing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "the excuse for her tardiness was too unconvincing to be accepted"

    similar: fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it
    related: debatable, disputable, dodgy (chiefly British), doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable, untenable
    opposite: believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable
    near: likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unconvincing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unconvincing:

fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unconvincing

Words with the opposite meaning of Unconvincing:

believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable

Related Words for Unconvincing

debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable

Near Antonyms of Unconvincing

likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Word Forms of Unconvincing

Derived words: unconvincingly (adverb), unconvincingness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unconvincing

First known use: 1653

Frequently Asked Questions about Unconvincing

What does "Unconvincing" mean?

"Unconvincing" means not convincing, implausible. As an adjective, it is defined as: not convincing, implausible.

What is another word for "Unconvincing"?

Other words for "Unconvincing" include fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling and unconceivable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unconvincing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unconvincing"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unconvincing". Common alternatives include fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unimaginable and unthinkable.

What is the opposite of "Unconvincing"?

Antonyms of "Unconvincing" include believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable and plausible. Near antonyms include likely, possible, probable and reasonable.

How do you use "Unconvincing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unconvincing" in a sentence: "the excuse for her tardiness was too unconvincing to be accepted".

Is "Unconvincing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unconvincing" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unconvincing"?

"Unconvincing" is pronounced /ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·con·vinc·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Unconvincing"?

First known use: 1653.