unconvincing

Example Sentences

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By contrast, Tyson’s subsequent aria revealing his own old trauma is pat and unconvincing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The morale-boosting display, featuring five tries, was just what Ireland needed after an emphatic first-round loss to champions France and an unconvincing win over Italy that followed high-profile defeats during November's Autumn International campaign.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

England remained unconvincing with the bat in posting 146-9 but their bowlers took full advantage of a tricky surface to knock over their hosts for 95.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The 2022 champions lost comfortably to the only Test-playing side they faced, the West Indies, and were unconvincing in wins against associate nations Nepal, Scotland and Italy.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I tried to look good, confident, but I was so unconvincing.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith