I wish, for both our sakes, my dear unpersuadable girl, that the decision of this point lay with me. But why, when you know it does not, why should you thus perplex and urge me?
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Unpersuadable
Synonyms for "unpersuadable" (44 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Strong matches (13)
hard of beliefimpersuadableimpersuasibleimperviousimpervious to persuasioninconvincibleincredulousinflexibleleeryobstinatepositive
Adjective(2 words)
Related words (22)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: blind, cautious, closed, closed to, deaf.
- Sentence evidence is available for unpersuadable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "unpersuadable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "unpersuadable"
Keep "unpersuadable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "unpersuadable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
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Greek
1 entries- ακαλόπιαστος adj (Translations)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
He was unreasonable and unpersuadable and used intemperate language.
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For not by prayer to Zeus is access won; An unpersuadable heart hath Cronos' son.
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He did not boast, but it naturally betrayed itself, that he had persuaded his aunt where his uncle could do nothing, and on her laughing and noticing it, he owned that he believed (excepting one or two points) he could with time persuade her to any thing. […] The unpersuadable point, which he did not mention, Emma guessed to be good behaviour to his father.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "unpersuadable"?
Closest matches include blind, cautious, closed, closed to, deaf.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "unpersuadable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.