impressionable

adjective

Definition of impressionablenext
as in inexperienced
easy to influence The teacher was accused of forcing his political beliefs on impressionable teenagers. The book had a profound effect on his impressionable young mind.

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Recent Examples of impressionable And the most impressionable fans among his multigenerational audience are those too young to be totally engulfed by it. — Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026 So when someone like Duran gets harassed after revealing a mental illness – and then expresses regret for having opened up – an impressionable onlooker could decide that talking about their mental health struggles isn’t worth the risk. — Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 In my impressionable eyes, no one was cooler than Mike Bailey. — Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 Zachary Taylor, who was asking for a five-year sentence, described him as an impressionable young man who suffered from depression and was pulled into the algorithmic vortex of hate speech on social media. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for impressionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressionable
  1. inexperienced
  2. naive
  3. innocent
  4. genuine
  5. sincere
Adjective
  • The Dolphins entered camp with a young and relatively inexperienced group of edge rushers, placing the Michigan product in the unusual position of being asked to help lead others while still fighting to reestablish himself.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Others point out working with an inexperienced pitching coach, working behind a bad defense and working without a contract for next season as pieces to the puzzle.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of inexperienced
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  • If Keegan’s Newcastle could be naive and beautiful as well as destructive, Howe built a team of hard-running swarmers who, at their best, would do anything in their power to win.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • In that climate, long-term loyalty to a single company can feel naive, even counter to one’s own interests.
    — Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of naive
Adjective
  • Petticrew broke out stateside by playing IRA activist Dolours Price, a woman whose understandable aggrievement led her to harm innocent civilians as well as herself.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 27 July 2026
  • Killing children and other innocent Palestinians, then stealing land under a false prophecy is not defending Israel.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of innocent
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  • Whether this episode develops into a genuine challenge for the presidency remains to be seen.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • America’s iconic third spaces—bars, restaurants, official and de facto fan zones—have been a circus of joy, noise and genuine human connection.
    — Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • There’s some sincere worry driving these ethics reform campaigns, and a real desire to make Congress incorruptible.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Start with one bold expression, keep it sincere, and let joy give your courage a cleaner direction.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Definition of sincere

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