CEFR B2

unconvincing

adjective

Meaning

Failing to make someone believe that something is true or real; not seeming believable or true.

Examples

  • His alibi was so full of holes that the jury found it completely unconvincing.
  • The actor's portrayal of the villain was rather unconvincing, lacking any real menace.

Synonyms: weak, implausible, dubious, specious