UNPERSUASIVE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

unpersuasive

adjective

Definition of unpersuasive

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

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Adjective

This is not to say that the journey Nolan takes is not worthwhile, nor Damon’s performance is unconvincing.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
Throughout the hearing, Kaufman tried to backpedal on his comments about vaccines, but his responses were unconvincing.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of unconvincing

Adjective

However, this knowledge is ineffective without the wisdom healthcare delivery frequently requires; thus, these services cannot replace healthcare professionals, but can only augment their services and abilities.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The latter concluded the practice is unscientific and ineffective, carrying risks of psychological harm, including suicidal ideation and depression.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of ineffective

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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
Those urging the Fed to slow down make four reasonable but uncompelling arguments.

— Jason Furman, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2022

Definition of uncompelling

Adjective

Historically, fears surrounding novels, radio, and television proved largely unfounded, though each gradually reshaped human habits.

— Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Tincon last spring said the concerns were unfounded and described itself as a responsible corporate neighbor, but ended up withdrawing its application before a vote.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

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unperturbed

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