unconvincingly

[US]/[ʌnˈkɒnvɪŋli]/
[UK]/[ʌnˈkɒnvɪŋli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a way that does not convince; unpersuasively.; Without success in persuading someone.

Phrases & Collocations

spoke unconvincingly

acting unconvincingly

looked unconvincingly

smiled unconvincingly

argued unconvincingly

denied unconvincingly

defended unconvincingly

replied unconvincingly

sounded unconvincingly

claimed unconvincingly

Example Sentences

he attempted to smile unconvincingly at the awkward situation.

she denied knowing anything, unconvincingly avoiding eye contact.

the suspect claimed innocence unconvincingly, fidgeting with his hands.

he apologized unconvincingly after accidentally spilling the coffee.

she praised the food unconvincingly, pushing it around her plate.

he agreed with her unconvincingly, clearly wanting to end the discussion.

the politician defended his actions unconvincingly during the press conference.

he nodded unconvincingly, signaling his lack of understanding.

she feigned enthusiasm unconvincingly for the boring presentation.

he offered his condolences unconvincingly, seeming detached from the loss.

the child insisted he hadn't broken the vase unconvincingly.

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