unconvincingly
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/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋli/
(unconvincing)
lacking persuasion
Etymology
'unconvincingly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'convincing,' which comes from Latin 'convincere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'vincere' meant 'to conquer.'
'convincere' transformed into the Old French word 'convaincre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'convince,' from which 'unconvincingly' is derived.
Initially, 'convince' meant 'to conquer or overcome,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'persuade or make someone believe something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that fails to persuade or convince.
He argued unconvincingly that he was not responsible for the mistake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 08:48