convincing

[kuhn-vin-sing] / kənˈvɪn sɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

persuasive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic cogent conclusive credible impressive plausible powerful probable reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying solid telling trustworthy

STRONG

moving sound swaying

WEAK

acceptable believeable dependable faithful hopeful incontrovertible likely possible presumable rational trusty valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

implausible impotent improbable ineffective insignificant unbelievable undependable unimportant unlikely unreasonable unreliable untrustworthy weak

WEAK

doubtful dubious incredible unconvincing unpersuasive

Example Sentences

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Demonstrating credible products is part of convincing suppliers to invest.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

There's not exactly a surfeit of available and convincing candidates and Clarke is a proven operator who has become a serial qualifier for major tournaments.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And then my dad was like, ‘When I was younger I took acting classes. I’m a thespian,’ so there was not really convincing on his part.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Flash forward to the present, and we have a remarkable parallel: A.I. chatbots provide a convincing illusion of consciousness, but we know they are just a sequence of lifeless math calculations.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

She smiles, and I feel like she means it, but the expression is not convincing.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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