convincing

[kuhn-vin-sing]

adjective

1. persuading or assuring by argument or evidence.

   They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.

2. appearing worthy of belief; plausible.

   The excuse was not convincing.

Other Word Forms

• convincingly adverb
• convincingness noun
• half-convincing adjective
• half-convincingly adverb
• unconvincing adjective
• unconvincingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of convincing¹

First recorded in 1605–15; convince + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Mr. Ciattarelli’s biggest challenge may be convincing voters that he can get anything done.

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“A response to threats, to put it mildly, will be very convincing.”

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But they do not "feel", however convincing their responses may appear.

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While there are extensive re-creations, several of the former students are interviewed, including Mr. DiCesare, and all are thoroughly convincing, or at least convinced, about the phenomena they claim to have witnessed.

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I actively find myself resisting the urge to check it, sometimes convincing myself I’ve heard a “buzz” just to justify picking it up.

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