unconvincing C1 Topic:Actions & Processes US /ˌənkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ See IPA manual adj verb Freq #54679 Meanings 1 adj Not believable or persuasive. His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · not believable or persuasive. flimsylimptenuousuncompelling Etymology AI details From un- + convincing. Topics Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives # unconvincing **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adj, verb **IPA (US):** ˌənkənˈvɪnsɪŋ **Frequency rank:** 54679 ## Meanings 1. Not believable or persuasive. ## Examples - His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing. ## Etymology From un- + convincing. ## AI Etymology Unconvincing is from un- + convincing. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern adjectival form is built from the named base and affix. In present-day use, it means not believable or persuasive. ## Topics - Actions & Processes - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown