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What is the opposite of compelling?

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Adjective
Opposite of evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
“The director's use of the usual romantic conventions made the film boring and predictable.”
Adjective
Opposite of inspiring conviction and not able to be refuted
“I was not impressed with his evidence, which I found to be vague and unconvincing.”
Adjective
Opposite of requiring immediate attention
“Building on the integrated e-business infrastructure, companies unbundle operations, outsource noncritical activities, and create supply chain communities.”
Adjective
Opposite of not able to be disputed
Adjective
Opposite of firm, strong, or substantial
“From years of decay, the columns holding the structure together appear to be fragile.”
Adjective
Opposite of requiring quick or immediate action or attention
Adjective
Opposite of resulting from, or relating to, an irresistible or overwhelming urge
Adjective
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“In spite of her frugal spendings, Eva only had a moderate urge to shop, preferring instead to use her time to upkeep her house.”
Adjective
Opposite of necessary or very important
“The game contains many inessential, though fun, side missions for you to complete in between the main storyline.”
Adjective
Opposite of based on sound reasoning
“Steven Avery was convicted of murder due to an unconvincing case put forward by his defense lawyers.”
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Opposite of convincing or compelling in nature
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Opposite of very alluring in an enchanting way
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Opposite of based on, or displaying, common sense
“Of course, the moment I got there it was clear that all my concerns were completely groundless.”
Adjective
Opposite of having power and influence over others
“It was a disappointingly weak performance by a team supposedly in search of redemption.”
Adjective
Opposite of appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise
Adjective
Opposite of having a persuasive effect
“The speaker's words were highly uncompelling in motivating the crowd to take action.”
Adjective
Opposite of very assertive or aggressive in one's manner or approach
Adjective
Opposite of overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong
“Washington was shocked and amazed that Howe made no effort to attack his weak army.”
Adjective
Opposite of reliable and unfailing
“Your lack of empathy is a testament to your flawed virtue, of which you should be ashamed.”
Adjective
Opposite of causing or tending to cause addiction
Adjective
Opposite of superior in frequency or dominant
“The most alarming but also the most infrequent type of reaction is that which might be classified as a circulatory shock.”
Adjective
Opposite of requiring immediate attention
“Once the baby was in a settled state, we were able to leave the room.”
Adjective
Opposite of making strict requirements
Adjective
Opposite of appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
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Opposite of required or commanded by authority
“All donations are voluntary and tax-deductible.”
Adjective
Opposite of signifying or carrying a special meaning
“His mind wandered as he stared straight through me with a blank look.”
Adjective
Opposite of having an exciting, exotic or fascinating quality
“There was absolutely no atmosphere and it was akin to being marooned on an unexotic island, with no one offering to top up our teapot.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to force or oblige (someone) to act
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