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What is another word for Impressionable? – 122 Impressionable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    susceptible sensitive receptive responsive impressionistic suggestible influenceable malleable pliable flexible adaptable open-minded receptive vulnerable naive credulous gullible trusting unwary unsophisticated immature inexperienced raw unformed pliant yielding tractable docile amenable persuadable manipulable exploitable impressionable naive trusting

    Meaning of Impressionable

    The primary meaning of "impressionable" refers to someone or something that is easily influenced or affected by external factors.

    Definitions

    • Capable of being easily influenced or affected by external factors, such as people, experiences, or environments.
    • * Having a tendency to be readily impressed or influenced by something, especially in a way that can shape one's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

    Etymology of Impressionable

    The word "impressionable" originates from the Latin words "impressio," meaning "impression" or "pressure," and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating capability or susceptibility.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who are susceptible to external influences, with its usage dating back to the 17th century.

    Example Uses

    • The impressionable young artist was heavily influenced by the works of her mentor.
    • * As an impressionable child, she believed everything her parents told her.
    • * The company's impressionable customers were easily swayed by the competitor's aggressive marketing campaign.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    resistant immune impervious unaffected uninfluenced unimpressionable hardened toughened jaded cynical skeptical unbelieving untrusting discerning perceptive astute wise experienced mature sophisticated

    Related Nouns

    influence impression susceptibility sensitivity receptivity responsiveness suggestibility malleability flexibility adaptability vulnerability naivety credulity gullibility trust openness receptiveness responsiveness pliability tractability

    Related Verbs

    influence impress affect shape mold sway persuade manipulate exploit shape form develop mature harden toughen jaded discern perceive astute

    Related Adjectives

    sensitive receptive responsive suggestible influenceable malleable flexible adaptable open-minded vulnerable naive credulous gullible trusting unwary unsophisticated immature inexperienced raw unformed pliant yielding tractable docile amenable persuadable manipulable exploitable