unconvincingly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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People who tell you that you’re having a good time are rarely correct, and with this survey the Haas Brothers are loudly, unconvincingly insistent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Bold yet insubstantial, “Love Hurts” insecurely asks the score to do too much work, pounding away at a funky spy track before unconvincingly pivoting to something sincere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
But an old weakness reared its head again as they conceded from a corner dropped on top of Vicario, who had twice punched unconvincingly at earlier set-pieces.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2024
Ever since then, the justices have unconvincingly denied that they pay any attention at all to public opinion.
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2023
“Oh...yes,” Sticky said, unconvincingly, “I was just, you know, feeling sorry for Kate. It must be terrible to think you weren’t wanted.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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