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Failing vs Unconvincing - What's the difference?

failing | unconvincing | Related terms |

As a verb failing

is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun failing

is weakness; defect.

As a preposition failing

is if the preferred or prior option is not possible.

As an adjective unconvincing is

not convincing, plausible or believable.

failing

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • weakness; defect
    • His worst failing is his temper.

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • if the preferred or prior option is not possible
    • A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.

    unconvincing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • not convincing, plausible or believable
    • He gave me an unconvincing explanation of the fault, but I have my doubts.