CONVINCINGNESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

convincingness

noun

as in effectiveness

the capacity to persuade he spoke with such convincingness that we never dreamed he was lying

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Noun

Its effectiveness will depend on how federal agencies identify emerging threats and respond to companies or individuals that cross legal boundaries.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly questioned whether women should serve in ground combat and special operations roles, arguing that their inclusion could undermine military effectiveness and physical standards.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of effectiveness

Noun

Professional services consultancy Deloitte has access to the voting data to ensure the validity and fairness of the process.

— Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Several of the field’s top scientists described marketing by IFG and other clinics selling the technology to patients of advanced maternal age — 35 and older — as misleading and questioned the validity of their claims.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

The suspect was fatally shot by a security guard during an exchange of gunfire inside a cafeteria in the Tampa-area Citibank office complex, according to authorities.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
After being confronted through the doorbell camera, Sapov fled, according to federal authorities.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of authority

Noun

Others cite the lack of a persuasive justification for conflict, the strikes themselves and subsequent fits and starts of peacemaking as evidence that America’s global image has been undermined, as has the persuasiveness of its public claims.

— Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
The persuasiveness of these efforts, however, is diminished when a WRO is modified without transparency and despite readily accessible evidence indicating that conditions for the workers have not truly improved.

— Charity Ryerson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of persuasiveness

Noun

Jax, a tremendous force at 6-0, 260, displays impressive power, strength, and mobility as an agile powerhouse athlete.

— James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
The gym is expansive by hotel standards, with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and a packed schedule of daily classes ranging from yoga and barre to HIIT and spin.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

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