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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But as far as convincing other viewers goes, the film, unfortunately, has worked.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Ranked 92nd, he had to win four qualifying matches and booked his spot with a convincing 10-2 victory over Oliver Lines.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It has also bet on smartglasses, but convincing consumers to buy them has been an uphill battle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Technosignatures may be more convincing, but they depend on assumptions about how intelligent life might behave, which adds uncertainty.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 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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