Definitions

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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Convincing the city's many bars and clubs to take a punt on a new festival was the next hurdle.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Convincing investors on Wednesday that the robo-taxi rollout is going well could make or break Tesla stock in coming months.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Convincing a handful of fishermen and a few million Hygge practitioners to give the U.S. essential—if not formal—run of Greenland is simple, and pretty much already done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Convincing young Black people to become cops long been a tough sell at summer job fairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

“Of course not. I needed weight. Convincing weight. I loaded my suitcase with the old cricket bats”—my voice drops in volume—“and maybe your rock collection.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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