persuasible

adjective

Definition of persuasiblenext
as in unsophisticated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasible
  1. unsophisticated
  2. unaffected
  3. malleable
  4. impressionable
  5. childlike
  6. simpleminded
  7. real
  8. simple
Adjective
  • For anyone who thinks a pair of headphones aimed at drummers might be a bit unsophisticated and possibly a little brutal, nothing could be further from the truth.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Initially hesitant to accept her help, Chadwick warms to his TA thanks to her anxious but dedicated work ethic, as well as her flare for debate — a notable turn from the somewhat unsophisticated nature of Ronald’s relationship with Cecile in the 1999 film.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of unsophisticated
Adjective
  • Despite the order, Canadians can still access TikTok, as the app itself remains unaffected by the directive.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Network connectivity to Meta's frontend web servers remains unaffected.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unaffected
Adjective
  • So ingredients like fat especially really keeps sugar malleable.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Bene Gesserit are no doubt banking on that future heir to be favorably malleable.
    Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of malleable
Adjective
  • There’s also a fair amount of concern at play, both for celebrities' health as well as their impressionable fans who might view the bodies of their favorite stars as an aspirational goal post.
    Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • What happens when an impressionable child sees Santa Claus kissing his mom’s lower lips on Christmas Eve?
    Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of impressionable
Adjective
  • Trending Viewed together, these works carry a distinctly childlike sense of play, accompanied by a kind of urgent primacy.
    Keegan Brady, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2023
  • The #nofilter Moussa can be disarmingly childlike and offensively straightforward, and Bouajila plays him like a zombie who’s been injected with too much truth serum.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022
Definition of childlike
Adjective
  • Tranquillity, often simple but rarely simpleminded, may be Ruscha’s essential quality as an artist.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
  • But in general election terms, impeachment is a boon for the Democrats, which is why McCarthy is desperately trying to slow-walk these simpleminded drives for vengeance.
    Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 7 July 2023
Definition of simpleminded
Adjective
  • This special need has been Ralph’s only real barrier to finding a forever home as a single pet.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the issues in the West Bank center on a specific feature—navigation—that historically hasn’t drawn as much attention but, now as much as ever, poses real safety fears for users.
    Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Pay particular attention to Chapters 8 and 20, where Graham discusses the margin of safety concept and the simple but profound concept that buying a share of stock is actually owning part of a whole business.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • That’s right—a process that can involve doctors’ visits, insurance claims, and out-of-pocket costs was as simple as buying Band-Aids or shampoo or batteries.
    Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of simple
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persuading

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