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Recent Examples of uncompelling Christie’s theory of the case isn’t entirely uncompelling. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2023 Those urging the Fed to slow down make four reasonable but uncompelling arguments. Jason Furman, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2022 Cunningham indicated the desire to prosecute a ban that hasn’t been used in more than half a century betrayed selective — and uncompelling — interest by the defendants. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 In our view, the current arguments — that the benefits outweigh the risks — are surprisingly uncompelling. Francis S. Collins, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2019 Couple that with the restaurant desert around the venue (Chipotle and SmashBurger do not qualify as destinations) and the total game experience is uncompelling and rates a 3 on a scale of 10. Jay Brinker, Cincinnati.com, 15 Dec. 2017 Now there's less dead time, fewer uncompelling preseason games and the quality of the regular-season has noticeably suffered. Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2017 The other thing is that the rules of the match, namely, the doors opening and closing in the first cage, make for a completely uncompelling beginning of the match. Aaron Oster, baltimoresun.com, 24 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompelling
Adjective
  • Vacheron Constantin unveiled a bonkers automation clock and an incredible Métiers d’Art watch to match.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Neurons are incredible pieces of biological hardware that enable complex processes like thought, emotion, and movement via specialized communication across vast networks using electrical and chemical signals.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The alien then turns and runs off into the jungle, as Hermit looks at his sister with an incredulous expression.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Out of towners may be incredulous about Charlotte’s Chinese food scene, but tens of thousands of Asian Charlotteans know where to go — they just might be tightlipped about it.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Under an imperial decree, her captors become unlikely allies, guiding Jewish refugees through ambushes, shifting alliances and treacherous waters, while Sara confronts leadership, loyalty and love at a high cost.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
  • However, the game rights change is contingent on the larger ESPN-NFL deal passing Department of Justice review, which seems increasingly unlikely to come before the NFL plots its 2026 calendar.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Knowing how well the Europeans are playing, that seems impossible.
    Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • But that doesn’t mean their points are unconvincing.
    Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Tigers' lone win of the season came in an unconvincing 27-16 victory over Troy.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The animals are rendered serviceably, with generically cute faces and pleasantly detailed if sometimes implausible textures.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This didn’t, and still doesn’t, seem all that implausible to me.
    Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This is the most ridiculous robbery ever, Mirvat thought.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Summarize Text – Get a quick overview of a long email, article or contract and understand those ridiculous ‘Terms of Service’ agreements.
    Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This aspect will always cast her apart, even today, in the sense that a woman’s naked body is still perceived by audiences as something that stands out for some absurd reason, unfortunately.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Their vote to shut down the government is absurd.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Uncompelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompelling. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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