persuadable

adjective

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

Examples of persuadable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Former President Trump is adjusting his agenda, the GOP platform, his vice-presidential plans — even his debate style — to win over more than a half-dozen persuadable voter groups in seven states, advisers tell us. Axios, 10 July 2024 An open convention would be messy, and whoever was hastily chosen — Vice President Kamala Harris or someone else from a plenty-talented field of governors and senators — would have to scramble to rally the Democratic coalition, much less win over independents and any persuadable Republicans. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024 As Terry’s cajoling makes the reluctant Nick more persuadable, Lewin moves on to Susie Giordano, Durst’s assistant and possible girlfriend, who worked with Chavin at his firm. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2024 What this all misses is that there are plenty of Americans who are persuadable on this, who simply want peace in Gaza, who are sympathetic to the suffering of the Palestinian people, who might even object to Israel’s political objectives. S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for persuadable 

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Word History

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 27 Jul. 2024.

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