lack conviction
Frequency: 6.37.2 per million words
To not sound confident or believable.
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- Her arguments lacked conviction.
- The politician's denial lacked conviction, and few people believed him.
- When he said 'I love you,' his voice lacked conviction.
- The team's performance lacked conviction, and they were easily defeated.
- If your apology lacks conviction, she won't forgive you.
- The actor's portrayal of the hero lacked conviction, making the character feel flat.
- Despite his powerful words, the leader's promises have always lacked conviction.
- His attempt to explain his absence lacked conviction and sounded like a poorly rehearsed excuse.
- You can't lead a company if your own vision lacks conviction.
- The final scene of the movie lacked conviction, undermining the entire story.