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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Experts, including Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, previously noted to the outlet that the ring has incredible value.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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If these dangers can be managed, the potential of quantum computing to accelerate human progress and build a better future could be incredible.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, despite the incredulous nature of predictive forecasting, the desire to do so has inspired a more worthy endeavor: foresight.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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To his angry fan base and incredulous pockets of the Patriots’ media corps, remember Mayo’s future doesn’t hinge on winning this season.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2024
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The judge could also impose other penalties like probation, though that’s unlikely, given the logistical issues that could present given Trump’s presidency.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But the prospect of an isolationist policy under Trump, even the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from NATO and the further weakening of the Western alliance, confrontation with China, and a tariff war with much of the world, is unlikely to make the United States, or other countries, safer.Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Trump and Musk have said DOGE would find $2 trillion in spending cuts, a task budget experts have said is impossible without touching entitlement benefits like Social Security and Medicare and a $1.7 trillion discretionary budget.The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the transfer portal era and with the advent of name, image and likeness (NIL), some argue doing so is impossible.David Ubben, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The play’s supernatural subtext was always a cheap theatrical gimmick, unconvincing and unworthy of Wilson’s seriousness about black Americans escaping imposed Christianity and developing their own skepticism.Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Kremlin tends to play down these attacks, and has a history of offering unconvincing explanations for massive explosions that sometimes result.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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However implausible his character’s maturation may be, Howell conveys that growth well and retains dignity through the running joke in which Whitaker is regularly showered in bodily fluids.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
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Research shows the cost of care in Travis County averages $13,000 per child, an implausible expense for many families below the federal poverty line.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Oct. 2024
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Amusingly, Musk’s character held two shields, a ridiculous burden that offers no tactical advantage whatsoever—this is the kind of game where a slightly heavier helmet can make a serious difference.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Abusing someone’s wife because their husband hasn’t scored a goal in a specific game is ridiculous.Art de Roché, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lies, no matter how absurd, gain traction the more they're repeated.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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In yet another absurd Elon Musk news story, it's been revealed that people are betting on how many times the owner of X will post on his platform in a week.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Uncompelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompelling. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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