unconvincing
adjective
un·con·vinc·ing
ˌən-kən-ˈvin(t)-siŋ 
: not convincing : implausible
an unconvincing argument
unconvincingness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of unconvincing in a Sentence
His arguments for changing the rules were unconvincing.
a novel with unconvincing characters
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Investors typically buy gold as a hedge against inflation, a practice that (most likely) dates back to 1971 but became popular in lieu of the Great Recession — even though gold prices are volatile and its short-term benefits are unconvincing.
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Laura Bratton, Quartz, 13 May 2024
However, Samuels and Hearne, who were visibly laughing, as O’Brien pointed out, after a clip of the video played, found the apology unconvincing.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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Laura Bratton, Quartz, 13 May 2024
However, Samuels and Hearne, who were visibly laughing, as O’Brien pointed out, after a clip of the video played, found the apology unconvincing.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Unconvincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconvincing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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