persuadable

adjective

per·​suad·​able pər-ˈswā-də-bəl How to pronounce persuadable (audio)
Synonyms of persuadablenext
: capable of being persuaded

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But Becerra also led among Californians that are historically considered persuadable, including residents of Orange County and the Central Valley, as well as moderates and Latinos. Haley Parsley june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 With midterm elections six months out, members of Congress in persuadable districts are more responsive to constituent pressure than at any other point in the legislative cycle. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 As for the three-game series idea, well, Few might be persuadable. Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026 But Iran is absolutely not as persuadable as Venezuela has been so far. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for persuadable

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First Known Use

circa 1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of persuadable was circa 1598

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“Persuadable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persuadable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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