unconvincing

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht überzeugen oder glaubhaft machen kann, sodass Zweifel an seiner Wahrheit oder Berechtigung bleiben.

Describes something that fails to persuade or make someone believe it is true or valid.

1. Not persuasiveB2formal

   Failing to make someone believe that something is true or valid.

   Nicht überzeugend

   • His explanation was unconvincing and full of holes.
   • The lawyer's argument was unconvincing to the jury.
   • She gave an unconvincing excuse for being late.

   Synonymedoubtfulfeebleflimsyimplausibleincrediblelamequestionableunbelievableunpersuasiveweak

   Antonymebelievablecompellingconvincingcrediblepersuasiveplausible

2. Implausible or unlikelyB2formal

   Having a probability too low to inspire belief; not seeming true or real.

   Unglaubwürdig

   • The plot of the movie was unconvincing and predictable.
   • His story about winning the lottery was unconvincing.
   • The evidence presented was unconvincing and weak.

   Synonymefarfetchedfeebleimplausibleimprobableincredibleunbelievableunlikelyunsoundunsubstantiatedweak

   Antonymebelievableconvincingcredibleplausible