as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
a diet supplement that makes some rather uncompelling health claims
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Recent Examples of uncompelling
Christie’s theory of the case isn’t entirely uncompelling.
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Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2023
In our view, the current arguments — that the benefits outweigh the risks — are surprisingly uncompelling.
—Francis S. Collins, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2019
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
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
Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2023
In our view, the current arguments — that the benefits outweigh the risks — are surprisingly uncompelling.
—Francis S. Collins, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2019
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
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
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Head to the historic Stonewall Inn for a day of drag-out-loud fun while raising funds for two incredible charities based at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Community Church: the Global Justice Institute and Sylvia’s Place, one of the city’s largest LGBTQ+ shelters and food pantries.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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The vast majority, if not all, of these entries lacked the originality, the spark, and the incredible production values of the original.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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After 12 Days Tony Botti, a public information officer for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said during the news conference that officials are incredulous that Slaton was able to travel so far via bicycle and on foot.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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In a TikTok video, the woman shared the shaky video her boyfriend took, receiving over 980,000 views and over 1,600 comments from incredulous TikTokers.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, though, the Trump ally argued there was unlikely to be a single new face of DOGE.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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Of course, that would require the player to waive his no-movement clause, and TSN’s Darren Dreger reported this week that Marner’s camp views it as an unlikely option unless a perfect scenario presents itself.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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While on international duty for Spain, FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said that doing a Luis Figo-esque switch across the divide of El Clasico to Real Madrid is ‘impossible’.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Stay Real’ to heart and were inspired to chase their seemingly impossible dreams.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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Michaela’s official story is that Simone stole her earrings, which is unconvincing at best.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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So far, the signals from them in the media are unconvincing.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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This is a blunt tool that risks unintended consequences, like when Meta and Google tried to counteract bias and ended up generating implausible and historically inaccurate images — like Black founding fathers and diverse Nazi soldiers.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
21 Apr. 2025
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An alternative but far more implausible route is Chelsea finishing sixth and Newcastle United seventh.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The 30-year-old actor’s longevity is clearly due to his willingness to fully commit to his characters, no matter how ridiculous.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 May 2025
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As Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt looped a single over the infield and into short right, the sublime gave way to ridiculous.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
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One thing that’s been a challenge to satirists in the last 10 years is that reality has become so absurd, with the dumbest possible things happening every day, that there doesn’t always seem to be another level for satire to go to.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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Read it because existence is absurd, and laughter might be the most intelligent response available.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Uncompelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompelling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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