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UNCONVINCINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unconvincingly mean?
• UNCONVINCINGLY (adverb)
The adverb UNCONVINCINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in an unconvincing manner
Familiarity information: UNCONVINCINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an unconvincing manner
Context example:
he argued unconvincingly
Antonym:
convincingly (in a convincing manner)
Pertainym:
unconvincing (not convincing)
Context examples
"I can't complain," answered Wilson unconvincingly. "When are you going to sell me that car?"
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
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