unpersuasive
Fails to convince
Unpersuasive describes an argument, person, or presentation that fails to convince.
An unpersuasive case lacks compelling evidence or logical force: The defense's theory was unpersuasive to the jury.
I found his excuse unpersuasive.
The word often implies that an attempt at persuasion was made but fell short.
Unlikely to be true
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
- uncompellingFailing to attract interest
- untenableImpossible to maintain
- unsoundWeak or flawed
questionable · unsupported · inconclusive · invalid · shaky · tenuous · incredible · unreliable
Incapable of producing results
- powerlessLacking strength or authority
- uselessWithout practical value
- fruitlessProducing no useful outcome
- unproductiveFailing to achieve results
unavailing · pointless · toothless · inadequate · insufficient · inept · lackluster · unimpressive
Lacking physical or material substance
- thinSmall in diameter
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- shallowWithout much depth
meager · paltry · slight · sketchy · underdeveloped · threadbare · sparse · skimpy
Not yet believing
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
- uncertainNot firmly known
hesitant · wary · incredulous · distrustful · suspicious · undecided · noncommittal · cynical
implausible
Unlikely to be true
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
- uncompellingFailing to attract interest
- untenableImpossible to maintain
unsound · questionable · unsupported · inconclusive · invalid · shaky · tenuous · incredible · unreliable · unsatisfying
futile
Incapable of producing results
- powerlessLacking strength or authority
- uselessWithout practical value
- fruitlessProducing no useful outcome
unproductive · unavailing · pointless · toothless · inadequate · insufficient · inept · lackluster · unimpressive · uninfluential
insubstantial
Lacking physical or material substance
- thinSmall in diameter
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- superficialLacking depth or substance
shallow · meager · paltry · slight · sketchy · underdeveloped · threadbare · sparse · skimpy · scanty
unconvinced
Not yet believing
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
uncertain · hesitant · wary · incredulous · distrustful · suspicious · undecided · noncommittal · cynical · unmoved
unpersuasivepersuasive
Able to convince others
convincing · compelling · cogent · conclusive · irresistible
unpersuasiveconclusive
Ending all debate
strong · irrefutable · airtight · watertight · unanswerable