Antonyms for convincing

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kuh n-vin-sing

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪn sɪŋ

Definition of convincing

Origin : 1520s, "to overcome in argument," from Latin convincere "to overcome decisively," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + vincere "to conquer" (see victor). Meaning "to firmly persuade" is from c.1600. Related: Convinced; convincing; convincingly.

adj persuasive

Example sentences :

"There's not much variety," he answered, with a convincing droop of depression.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Thackeray's own explanation was more characteristic than convincing.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

And the answer of Aggie was given with a like convincing emphasis.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

There was discontent in her eyes, which were her most convincing attraction.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

There would be the difficulty of convincing her that she would be doing her aunt no wrong.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

The answer to the first objection seems obvious and convincing.
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

Their threats of the day before were remembered now, with convincing vividness.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

I asked what it meant, and many most interesting and convincing answers were given.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

He is as gentle in his manner as he is convincing in his utterances.
Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various

There was no difficulty in convincing Bunyan that he was in a bad way.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

Synonyms for convincing

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