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unconvinced vs unconvincing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unconvincedadjective/ˌʌn.kənˈvɪnst/ | Meaning not sure that something is true or right, even after hearing reasons | Goes with — | Example Her parents were still unconvinced that moving to a big city was a good idea. |
| unconvincingadjective/ˌʌn.kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/ | Meaning not making you believe that something is true or right | Goes with deeply unconvincing | Example His excuse for being late sounded weak and unconvincing. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His apology sounded .