persuadable
persuadable — adjective
- persuadablepositive
- more persuadablecomparative
- most persuadablesuperlative
1. describes someone who can change their mind or accept a different point of view
describes someone who can change their mind or accept a different point of view when someone gives them good reasons or convincing arguments.
Tamar was not easily persuadable; she asked for solid evidence before agreeing to the plan.
adverb pattern: not easily persuadable
The committee proved persuadable after the presenter shared detailed data about the project's impact.
Yasmin's father was persuadable on the issue once he heard the opinions of her teachers.
Vikram remained persuadable during the debate and ended up voting in favour of the new policy.
Even the most determined voters proved persuadable after the candidate answered every question honestly.
- open-minded
broader; describes a general willingness to consider new ideas, not just through direct persuasion
- amenable
focuses on willingness to agree or cooperate with a suggestion
- malleable
can imply an overly easy or passive influence, sometimes with a negative tone
- stubborn
refusing to change one's mind regardless of reason or evidence
- unpersuadable
direct opposite; not open to any form of persuasion
用法筆記
Typically used in contexts of reasoned argument rather than emotional pressure or manipulation. Frequently appears with adverbs like 'easily', 'quickly', or 'surprisingly'.