Sentences with word «unconvincing»

The word "unconvincing" means not able to make someone believe or agree with something because it lacks evidence, logic, or is not persuasive enough. Full definition
They will be found unconvincing in a court because they relate to a report requested with the imprimatur of Congress.
In trying to equate Liam's sudden descent into penury with the plight of his country's deprived underclass, however, Boorman ends up with a film as unconvincing as Cattrall's Irish accent.
However, Gatti was axed after a string of unconvincing performances by the host nation and Menotti decided to go with Fillol.
Sterling now seems a priority target for City, who could do with more variety in attack after unconvincing performances from the likes of Samir Nasri and Jesus Navas out wide.
Bayern's slightly unconvincing start to this season, which saw manager Carlo Ancelotti sacked and replaced by Jupp Heynckes, seems to have prompted their stepping up their interest in Sanchez.
Liverpool clearly need an upgrade in goal themselves after a series of unconvincing displays from Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius this season, and Navas would surely fit the bill.
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Being the two time defending champion, Zinedine Zidane's men also can't be considered as an underdog in that clash, despite their rather unconvincing display so far this season.
Later Lindzen's excuse was that you can't trust the data — a very unconvincing argument by Lindzen given that they both use CERES data, and that the independent datasets presented by Andrew gave a very coherent picture.
Everton 2 - 3 Chelsea — In need of a win, Chelsea will surely get three points again here even if they look somewhat unconvincing at the back away to Everton.
The report lauds research, particularly from one laboratory, that has been routinely discredited by other science and found unconvincing by regulatory authorities.
Her lip trembles and her eyes well with unconvincing tears as Beau dumps her — she's a distraction to his racing — in the opening moments of the film.
Unfortunately, it is spoiled somewhat by unconvincing voice acting and repetitive lines of dialogue; during one puzzle, I actually had to mute Poirot because he would not stop telling me that I was doing it wrong, although perhaps that would have been less of a problem if I was better at puzzles.
It did seem like the other top clubs were taking turns lifting the trophy though while our players were busy taking selfies after even unconvincing wins...
Invasions in peripheral countries, openly or surreptitiously, with unconvincing arguments are part of the daily life of the great powers in their incessant search for world power even if they have to disregard domestic laws and international treaties.
The Family Stone spends too much time on unconvincing romantic - comedy contrivances to be consistently engaging.
The actors are set against completely unconvincing green screen backdrops or walk in long helicopter shots through the snowy mountains (a tableau that will be overly familiar to anyone who's seen a fantasy epic in the last five years (the fact that most of the movie is shot in New Zealand makes the effect more apparent)-RRB-.
The real problem is that it's ostensibly a smart movie made by smart people, but dumb movie plotting and character motivations infect the story like a crippling virus, and the film is never able to «transcend» its very conventional story arc, trading in fascinating concepts for unconvincing romance and a mundane action - movie finale.
The visitors» new head coach Javi Gracia was overseeing his first fixture since his arrival to succeed the sacked Marco Silva, but their form remained unconvincing as they fell to a ninth loss in 13 games.
So why is this show so unconvincing?
His pledge to stop the project looked unconvincing given he had failed to prevent it becoming settled government policy.
Still, many times, people are totally unconvincing in this role.
After a slightly unconvincing first season, Mesut Ozil improved this time around and should see a small rise from 86 to 88 for FIFA 16.
Liverpool don't look in the best shape right now after another crushing defeat at the weekend, with a more defensive - minded midfield player perhaps ideal to offer more protection to the Reds» unconvincing back four.
Woolas was pretty unconvincing in defending some of his leaflets - but given what the literature had said then anyone would have struggled frankly.
«A Little Chaos» is all too tidy as it imposes a predictable, pat modern sensibility on a most unconvincing depiction of late 17th - century French aristocratic life, with Kate Winslet starring as a green - thumbed widow hired to design part of the gardens at...
The drop in the amount of goals scored by Liverpool from the 2013/14 season to the 2014/15 season was stark, and was a result of their meek, submissive, and wholly unconvincing performances during the last campaign.
Scottie Thompson and David Zayas, in particular, are entirely unconvincing in their delivery of lines, while it doesn't seem that Eric Balfour attempts to display emotion.
Given the Red Devil's unconvincing recent showings in attack, it makes sense that a player like Bale could be on the agenda to add some pace and flair up front.
Sadly, she remains utterly unconvincing in romantic roles, and paired with the zombified Jones, sporting a Danish -LRB-?)
There follows a deeply unconvincing rehash of the supposed threats from the Americans about data sharing if the judgement in the case about Binyam Mohamed is made public.
Klopp may have been hit with injuries to the aforementioned Gomez and Danny Ings, but he looks to be enjoying more fortune than his predecessor Brendan Rodgers when it comes to Christian Benteke, with the powerful Belgian forward fit and primed to make a big impact against Chelsea's unconvincing defence.
Although United have already signed Memphis Depay from PSV (a deal all but completed according to BBC Sport), there's no doubt they could still do with more top class attacking players after unconvincing seasons from the likes of Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao.
Kevin Smith's ear for raunch is as piquant as ever, but he's moved beyond his usual unconvincing leads to Judd Apatow regulars Rogen and Craig Robinson.
Mourmans visited the artist in his home on Shelter Island, New York, where he saw in the studio a rather unconvincing attempt at enlarging the small works in aluminum foil.
Trying to look at the film objectively, I can honestly say that, even if it falls short of the greatness of a Shakespeare play, as a straightforward film, Nelson's opus is overly melodramatic to a fault, with unconvincing character touches and a climax that borders on idiotic.
Made competently enough and solidly acted so that one might forgive all the plot holes, unconvincing romance and outdated cornball antics.
Education Secretary Justine Greening made a particularly unconvincing case for grammar schools; a system that will deny quality education for children from low income families.
The story could perhaps be a little stronger (we're never really given much of a reason for why this particular spell was cast in the first place), and some of the supporting performances are a little bland (Dancy makes for a forgettable and unconvincing love interest), but I'd recommend it to anyone who's after some harmless fun to keep the young «uns occupied during the upcoming Chrissie holidays.
Here, it's set aside, with hasty and unconvincing moments of Caston and Claire flirting like teenagers or holding hands like schoolchildren at times when such behavior seems awkward, given the intensely personal nature of Caston's obsession.
There are some further somewhat unconvincing lines too.
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal went into the international break on a disappointing note following unconvincing results against Anderlecht in the Champions League and Swansea in the Premier League.
The Manchester United defender had an ordinary and unconvincing campaign at the back for his club.
Aberdeen made unconvincing progress in the Europa League after a 1 - 0 defeat by Fola Esch in Luxembourg.
Sometimes it leaves their bodies, too, resulting in a handful of eye - popping if unconvincing gross - out scenes that add just enough shock - value to qualify the generally comic proceedings as a horror movie.
Only a suitably louche Brosnan anchors an unsettled plot that desperately scrambles Duis, deportations and unconvincing romantic complications with Salma Hayek (Albas disapproving sister).
His crimes --- the subject of an equally unconvincing trial — sit uneasily with the comedic tone.
Gabriel still unconvincing Give Chambers some chance.
After two more unconvincing performances by Arsenal in our last 2 home games, some fans thought enough is enough and put up simple A4 sheets stating — «Enough is enough, Wenger Out» which got... confiscated!
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