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suggestible

adjective

Definition of suggestiblenext
as in gullible

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Recent Examples of suggestible Treating ourselves is a suggestible act — get the fancy latte in the morning and don't feel guilty about the cost. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025 The idea of doctors posing as podcasters to make men more suggestible is already a winner, but the language the doctors employ to complete the ruse ratchets up the comedy. — Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025 Well, according to Glaser, human brains are hugely suggestible. — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025 During hypnosis, the critical nature of the mind is bypassed and the subconscious mind is in a more suggestible state, hence why subjects act so silly and uninhibited on stage. — Emily Latimer, Longreads, 25 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for suggestible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestible
  1. gullible
  2. vulnerable
  3. susceptible
  4. unwary
  5. naive
  6. exploitable
Adjective
  • Journalists being preyed upon, journalists taking it to the man, journalists being gullible, whatever.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Giu, however, is not as gullible as the men who work for him and gets himself to the hospital for a thorough medical.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of gullible
Adjective
  • Our movements should not be so vulnerable to the myth of individual leaders.
    — Supriya Lopez Pillai, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Global Gift Gala is a philanthropic event organized to raise funds for vulnerable children, women, and families.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • The 49ers don’t have a deep defensive tackle room and are susceptible against the run, but if the 49ers’ offense can force opponents into passing scripts, Morris’ defense has a chance to surprise.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Those navigating the market without the requisite knowledge or information are susceptible to potential outlier losses.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Flatheads aren’t built for extended chases like their streamlined cousins, preferring instead to dart out from hiding and devour unwary prey.
    — Keith Sutton, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
  • Unless accelerated by a tanning bed, skin damage can take years, if not decades to develop, experts say, leaving today’s unwary youth at risk for early skin aging and lethal skin cancers such as melanoma.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 19 May 2026
Definition of unwary
Adjective
  • When the most senior people in the room ask the naive question first, everyone else gets permission to keep growing in public.
    — Brittany Murrey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Turns out the two had a rather close bond, as Elia was very politically savvy compared to the naïve Rhaegar.
    — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of naive
Adjective
  • The tale of two Italian immigrant brothers who dream of running a successful restaurant in America, the film was a huge favorite in Sundance and could achieve modest commercial success despite its lack of exploitable elements.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
  • At issue is territory claimed by both that is believed to contain large, exploitable amounts of natural gas and other hydrocarbons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of exploitable

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“Suggestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestible. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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