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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Chesney is the first sitting head coach the Bruins have picked since convincing Pepper Rodgers to leave Kansas before the 1971 season.

From Los Angeles Times

It faces other challenges, too, such as convincing potential users who have just learned one set of AI vocabulary and skills that they should adopt something new.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a convincing argument that a subscription is worth the money for “Pluribus,” if nothing else.

From MarketWatch

He had until then been the more convincing McLaren driver this season.

From BBC

Thanks to the convincing portrait that Mr. Sullivan draws of this unassuming investigator, we know this to be a fact and not a boast.

From The Wall Street Journal

convincing

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