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
Adjective
  • The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • In the New York Times, Brian O’Doherty wrote that the works appeared gloomy and largely unconvincing.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of unconvincing
Adjective
  • Studies on whether gamblers outpredict traditional pollsters have been frustratingly inconclusive, but betting markets have some obvious advantages.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Those include whether the fast-growing ultra-Orthodox population should remain exempted from compulsory military service in a country where many families have seen their sons and daughters killed in three years of inconclusive wars.
    — Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of inconclusive
Adjective
  • Raman has described the city’s use of hotel and motel rooms for temporary housing as expensive and ineffective, saying short-term rental vouchers are a better alternative.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Fast delivery but slow acknowledgment may point to alert noise, alert fatigue or ineffective notification methods.
    — Judit Sharon, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of ineffective
Adjective
  • 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 investigation was closed after authorities determined Thompson’s claims were unfounded, the department said.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Stewart, a potent running quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was the talk of the industry when an unfounded rumor about him being gay threatened to derail everything.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfounded

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“Unpersuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpersuasive. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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