Uncompelling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-kəm-ˈpe-liŋ/ un·com·pel·ling

Meaning & Definition of Uncompelling

Uncompelling (adjective)

  1. not forceful, interesting, or persuasive, not compelling

Uncompelling (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "a diet supplement that makes some rather uncompelling health claims"

    similar: fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it
    related: debatable, disputable, dodgy (chiefly British), doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable, untenable
    opposite: believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable
    near: likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uncompelling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uncompelling:

fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uncompelling

Words with the opposite meaning of Uncompelling:

believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable

Related Words for Uncompelling

debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable

Near Antonyms of Uncompelling

likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Word Forms of Uncompelling

Derived words: uncompellingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Uncompelling

First known use: 1920

Frequently Asked Questions about Uncompelling

What does "Uncompelling" mean?

"Uncompelling" means not forceful, interesting, or persuasive, not compelling. As an adjective, it is defined as: not forceful, interesting, or persuasive, not compelling.

What is another word for "Uncompelling"?

Other words for "Uncompelling" include fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, unconceivable and unconvincing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uncompelling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uncompelling"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uncompelling". Common alternatives include fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable and unthinkable.

What is the opposite of "Uncompelling"?

Antonyms of "Uncompelling" include believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable and plausible. Near antonyms include likely, possible, probable and reasonable.

How do you use "Uncompelling" in a sentence?

Examples of "Uncompelling" in a sentence: "a diet supplement that makes some rather uncompelling health claims".

Is "Uncompelling" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uncompelling" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Uncompelling"?

"Uncompelling" is pronounced /ˌən-kəm-ˈpe-liŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·com·pel·ling.

What is the origin of the word "Uncompelling"?

First known use: 1920.