unpersuasive

adjective

Definition of unpersuasivenext
as in unconvincing

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Recent Examples of unpersuasive That argument, however, seems unpersuasive because an indictment was filed, albeit one later dismissed as void. — Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025 For the reasons discussed below, defendants' arguments are legally flawed and belied by the record and therefore unpersuasive. — New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025 Both Pavia and the NCAA argued to the panel that the appeal was not moot, but Thapar found their arguments unpersuasive and flawed. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025 So if vague reassurances are so bad, and giving reasons is so good, then why is our world full of so much empty, unpersuasive blather? — Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpersuasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpersuasive
  1. unconvincing
  2. inconclusive
  3. ineffective
  4. uncompelling
  5. unfounded
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  • That some narrative moves are obvious, some unconvincing and some just extraneous does not get in the way of a good time.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • But being unfunny is less Digger’s problem than a story that ties itself in knots trying to be clever, as a completely unconvincing big twist alters the picture and opens a window to a grim future.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of unconvincing
Adjective
  • New research, ancient myth All of the results from the most recent research project are, at the moment, still preliminary and inconclusive.
    — Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Plus, testing can cause anxiety and stress — as patients wait for results and if the results are inconclusive.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of inconclusive
Adjective
  • Third-string quarterback Brock Thomas started the game for the Ducks but was largely ineffective, going 9 of 20 for 54 yards and an interception.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the debate Thursday night, Sullivan highlighted his record defending Alaska's energy and military interests in the state and attacked Peltola as ineffective during her time in office.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of ineffective
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  • Recent Star Wars offerings, including the Skywalker saga's weak conclusion and uncompelling series, suggest creative fatigue.
    — Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Still, though these three actors play multiple roles and their ensemble members get to sink into just one, there’s not an uncompelling performance happening on stage.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
Definition of uncompelling
Adjective
  • The pullback isn't totally unfounded given the problems in its medical devices business.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Its inclusion in the documentary has provided ammunition for Musk supporters and his lawyers to discredit the film, pointing to an unfounded conspiracy theory about SpaceX’s Starlink satellites interfering in the election.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfounded

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“Unpersuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpersuasive. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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