Lawrence dismissed the book as poor for what he felt were its unconvincing attempts to portray Germany and its unrealistic portrayals of female characters.

Rory looked at Emily again, each offering the other unconvincing but sincerely meant attempts at reassuring expressions.

There was a half-hearted and unconvincing attempt to justify fins.

She smiled in an unconvincing attempt to encourage him.

Since then, despite a series of unconvincing attempts to clear the Climategate scientists, it has become clear that the 20-year-old climate scare is dying on its feet.

Kelly made an unconvincing attempt at cheerfulness.

"Lead me to it," I said, with an unconvincing attempt at a smile.

With an entirely unconvincing attempt at his usual scowl, he said, "Careful, you.

All three men made polite if unconvincing attempts to pay attention to the other models when their particular women weren't on the catwalk.

It is typical of Mooli's unconvincing attempts to portray itself as all hip and rebellious.