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
What are wholly unconvincing, however, are claims that reconstruction money would give Western donors the leverage to substantively reshape Syrian politics.
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Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2017
There isn’t a whiff of reality to this story, and Hanks is like an alien trying to play an everyman — he’s rarely seemed so uncomfortable and unconvincing.
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—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Also not helping matters: a shout-y performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as Hoover and unconvincing old-age makeup that becomes a constant distraction in scenes set later in Hoover’s life.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The wrap-up, on the other hand, is unconvincing and weak, an act of narrative laziness that—ironically, given Catherine’s history—borders on deceit.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2017
There isn’t a whiff of reality to this story, and Hanks is like an alien trying to play an everyman — he’s rarely seemed so uncomfortable and unconvincing.
36.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Also not helping matters: a shout-y performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as Hoover and unconvincing old-age makeup that becomes a constant distraction in scenes set later in Hoover’s life.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The wrap-up, on the other hand, is unconvincing and weak, an act of narrative laziness that—ironically, given Catherine’s history—borders on deceit.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconvincing
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On her face is something halfway between a grimace and an incredulous smile—a facial expression that many Harris supporters likely recognize as a universal, exasperated response to a Trump rant.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
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In the interim, Gore made another call to an incredulous Bush to retract his concession.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Who'll win week 1 Schools officials describe Davis as an accomplished photographer, videographer, filmmaker and editor who possesses incredible skill in the technical performing arts, Green Hill High School Counseling Secretary Amy Brewer said.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Taking cues from its assortment of cosmetics, the space leans into clean lines, minimal accents, and like any good beauty store, incredible lighting—perfect for swatching, spritzing, and perhaps a selfie or two.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, legal experts have said the board is unlikely to change its mind unless something materially changes in Adams’ favor in his corruption case.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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All the latest drama on Capitol Hill is unlikely to fundamentally alter our dreadful fiscal trajectory.Rich Lowry, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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In both cases, the fall of a whole city seemed implausible until images of jihadists wandering around Mosul and Aleppo circulated on social media.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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The client provided multiple implausible explanations for her wealth, including assertions of royal Romanian lineage and ownership of a multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical company.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The upshot: slicing and dicing all of the above into discrete vehicles is impossible until Tesla actually announces the products.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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One of Spider-Man's core combat mechanics is reacting to flashes of his spider-sense, and lag renders that impossible.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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The industry’s knowledge base remains alarmingly shallow, leading to questionable valuations and incomplete business cases.Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The political left, especially George Soros, have worked for racial divide by pushing very questionable theories of victimhood.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Injury updates The revolving door in John Worley’s training room has spun at a ridiculous pace lately.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Gibson spends most of the premiere in a ridiculous wig of surfer curls; by the end, he’s got Hall’s haircut, and his inner monologue sounds suspiciously like his predecessor.Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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And to be able to see his international fans so soon has felt unbelievable.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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These include ocean-view rooms with windows, verandah rooms with walk-out patios, concierge-level suites, inside cabins, and unbelievable two- and one-story suites.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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