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
On the rare occasion when the series tries to incorporate the perils of the park, the staging is unconvincing and the results are predictable.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
His disbelief seems unconvincing to the characters featured in the series, including his former business partner, former employees from his dental office, and the FBI agents who worked closely on the case that ultimately landed Larry in prison with a life sentence for murder.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Some members of President Trump's base found the review unconvincing.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 11 July 2025
In several cases in recent years, judges and juries have found Harper’s diagnoses unconvincing.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconvincing
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
His disbelief seems unconvincing to the characters featured in the series, including his former business partner, former employees from his dental office, and the FBI agents who worked closely on the case that ultimately landed Larry in prison with a life sentence for murder.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Some members of President Trump's base found the review unconvincing.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 11 July 2025
In several cases in recent years, judges and juries have found Harper’s diagnoses unconvincing.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconvincing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvincing
Adjective
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Out of towners may be incredulous about Charlotte’s Chinese food scene, but tens of thousands of Asian Charlotteans know where to go — they just might be tightlipped about it.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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After the Yankees held on to win 8-4, Trammell was incredulous that his integrity was called into question.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The final drive day sees guests back on the autobahn and up into the incredible views afforded along German Alpine Road.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The batter is loaded up with apples that lend an incredible moistness to this rustic sheet cake.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When an amateur true crime investigator arrives with the intention of tracking down the town's serial killer, the unlikely pair strike a truce to avoid being caught – and might just find a love story in their own madness.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Japanese women are unlikely to buy a shirt that shows a lot of cleavage.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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And then, 11 days later, the movie will appear in theaters nationwide, something that seemed implausible over the years as the rejections kept piling up.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But witnessing that scene Sunday night, even the most casual fan among a platoon of 50,000 disciples would grin at this once-implausible sight.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Poggi deemed that an impossible request.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Farmers are facing impossible choices.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Of all the questionable advice pinging around social media platforms, this one really stinks—literally.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chargers said initially that Mack was questionable to return due to an elbow injury, but was downgraded to out after he was seen on the sideline with his pads off and his arm in a sling.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 2016 World Series champion walked in free agency that offseason to the Philadelphia Phillies where he's produced at a ridiculous level on a perennial National League contender.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like his Washington, Bargatze’s Farnsworth regaled a trio of underlings (SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, and James Austin Johnson) with ridiculous yet accurate predictions for the future, in this case of TV.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just the routine was unbelievable to see.—
Evan Bell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a 2014 interview conducted by oral historian Teri Finneman, Hagerty said the response to her review was unbelievable, including countless emails and phone calls as well as TV interviews and a tour of New York City.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Unconvincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconvincing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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