as in incredulous
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
the excuse for her tardiness was too unconvincing to be accepted
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Recent Examples of unconvincing
Consequently, many experts find the results and interpretations of these studies to be scientifically unconvincing.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The letter was apparently unconvincing, and the search began again, with detectives presuming suicide.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Yet Hiller’s latest equivocating mea culpa, with the now-familiar language of hardship and defeatism so unbecoming of a professional hockey team, rang unconvincing.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump undermined the argument of his prepared remarks by riffing on the economy with a series of unconvincing, hyperbolic assertions and false statements.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconvincing
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The letter was apparently unconvincing, and the search began again, with detectives presuming suicide.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Yet Hiller’s latest equivocating mea culpa, with the now-familiar language of hardship and defeatism so unbecoming of a professional hockey team, rang unconvincing.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump undermined the argument of his prepared remarks by riffing on the economy with a series of unconvincing, hyperbolic assertions and false statements.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconvincing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvincing
Adjective
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His comments prompted jeers and incredulous laughs.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Starmer’s explanation was greeted with jeers from opposition lawmakers, incredulous that the nation’s leader hadn’t known such a crucial piece of information.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest is home to an incredible amount of biodiversity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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In the moments before the Kentucky Derby began, two incredible women – one stepping off the grandest stage in horse racing and another about to step onto it – strode together to Churchill Downs’ paddock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Given the Fed's current hold, a sudden drop seems unlikely in the near term, but it's never guaranteed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Ohm is an unlikely hero, but the nagging mystery gets its hooks into him, and the only way out is through.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Women have roughly 15 to 20 times lower testosterone than men, making significant muscle bulk from creatine physiologically implausible.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Women have approximately 15-20 times lower testosterone than men, making significant muscle bulk from creatine physiologically implausible.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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So heavy, in fact, that the Magic crumbled underneath the weight and the tone of the series has changed, and the reasons are impossible to ignore.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 A turning point in your relationships becomes impossible to ignore.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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That’s an old, contentious and questionable standard for a discrimination complaint.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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But Tatum was downgraded to questionable Saturday afternoon, then ruled out less than two hours before tipoff.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Where to Eat Dallas has been enjoying a booming restaurant scene of late, with elite newcomers arriving at borderline ridiculous speed.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Continue reading … ‘INSANE’ — Minnesota mayors drag 'ridiculous' bill penalizing cities for not flying new controversial flag.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Watch the full video for more unbelievable moments from 30,000 feet.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Summer might be ideal for a windows-down drive, but fall here—with vibrant yellow and orange foliage—is unbelievable.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Unconvincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconvincing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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