unpersuasively

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈpɜːrsweɪzɪvli/

KK: /ʌnˈpɜr.sweɪ.zɪv.li/

adverb

Definition

In a manner that does not convince or influence someone.

Example

She presented her argument unpersuasively, failing to change anyone's mind.

Conversation

Did you hear how he presented his argument?

Yeah, it felt really unpersuasively delivered.

Exactly! I just couldn't take him seriously.

Right? A stronger delivery would have made a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ineffectively

unconvincingly

weakly

Antonyms

persuasively

convincingly

effectively

Root Explanation

Unpersuasively → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "persuade" (from Latin "persuadere", meaning to convince or persuade), and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "unpersuasively" means in a manner that does not convince or persuade.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') convincing someone ('persuade') — that's why unpersuasively means not convincing.

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