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Meanings of convincing in English

Portuguese
convincente
Spanish
convincente

Causing one to believe the truth of something.

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convincente
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Examples for "unconvincing"
Examples for "unconvincing"
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I have heard your reasons and regard them as unconvincing and inadequate.
Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
2
Celtic's unconvincing form in recent times is beginning to cause them damage.
The Guardian
3
On the consumer side of the business, its record is also unconvincing.
Reuters
4
The purported evidence has been subjected to exhaustive scrutiny; it is unconvincing.
Skeptics and true believers: the exhilarating connection between...
5
This is a flat, unconvincing film with its tone far off base.
Reuters
Usage of convincing in English
1
The Government has yet to supply a convincing answer to this question.
The Irish Times
2
Azad said: The problem is that nobody can show any convincing solution.
The Guardian
3
However, Bill Kenwright's 2001 production made a convincing case for its reappraisal.
The Irish Times
4
Wexford has given a convincing Yes vote in the Same-sex Marriage Referendum.
The Irish Times
5
But French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde signaled that she still needed convincing.
Reuters
6
It seemed authentically convincing; it was glorious; it was full of joy:
The Garden of Survival
7
We know you don't need convincing on reasons to visit Cape Town.
The South African
8
In truth, the result had been more convincing than the actual performance.
The Guardian
9
You may well be right, but good luck convincing them, my friend.
Wired
10
He tried convincing people in the public health service, they dismissed him.
Radio NZ
11
In Texas, Marston of Environmental Defense said direct action had proved convincing.
Reuters
12
And, supporters make a convincing case that the climate bill creates jobs.
Reuters
13
Bakune did not think that explanation entirely convincing but he said nothing.
Stonewielder
14
Of course, that's what he'd said-butit had not been terribly convincing.
Dexter’s Final Cut
15
Governments needed little convincing of their reality and had begun to act.
The Guardian
16
Xiaomi's self-positioning as an internet company also needs some convincing, he added.
Reuters
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Translations for convincing
Portuguese
convincente
Convincing through the time
Convincing across language varieties
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
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