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单词 impressionable
释义

impressionable

adjective

im·​pres·​sion·​able im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce impressionable (audio)
: capable of being easily impressed
impressionability
im-ˌpre-sh(ə-)nə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce impressionable (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

The teacher was accused of forcing his political beliefs on impressionable teenagers. The book had a profound effect on his impressionable young mind.
Recent Examples on the Web Kidoodle offers a bundle of subscription streaming channels that feature content hand-selected to be appropriate for impressionable young minds. William Earl, Variety, 21 June 2022 The mythology of a faceless, eerily thin figure born on the internet poses a real-life threat on impressionable young minds. Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2022 While some experts are skeptical that the Kremlin’s grand plans will quickly bear fruit, even ahead of the new school year the potency of its propaganda in changing the minds of impressionable youngsters was already becoming apparent. New York Times, 16 July 2022 This kind of talk bred insecurity and made her impressionable. New York Times, 25 June 2022 Lawrence is correct: Bauer isn’t a kindergarten teacher — his sphere of influence as a pro ballplayer extends far beyond one classroom to millions of fans — including impressionable children who idolize pro athletes. Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2022 Today’s economy is highly impressionable—even a small influence can change the needs of the market and the ecosystem in which businesses operate. Jonathan Cardella, Forbes, 2 May 2022 The outcry over what some viewed as lewd and otherwise offensive images in math books meant for impressionable minds comes as China has tightened its grip on ideological content and sensitive history in textbooks. New York Times, 31 May 2022 Consequently, gone are the days when White supremacist groups had to depend on recruitment strategies such as physically canvasing college campuses for young impressionable minds that would follow their lead. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes, 27 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

impressionable

adjective

im·​pres·​sion·​able im-ˈpre-shə-nə-bəl How to pronounce impressionable (audio)
: easy to impress or influence
impressionable teenagers

impressionable

adjective

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inexperienced
  • naive
  • innocent
  • unsophisticated
  • vulnerable
  • genuine
  • sincere
  • childlike
  • persuadable
  • malleable
  • unworldly
  • gullible
  • guileless
  • simpleminded
  • wide-eyed
  • suggestible
  • unaffected
  • ingenuous
  • naïve
  • susceptible
  • artless
  • dewy-eyed
  • natural
  • real
  • unwary
  • unpretentious
  • honest
  • exploitable
  • simple
  • persuasible
  • true
  • unpretending
  • gee-whiz
  • gullable
  • trusting
  • trustful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • critical
  • cynical
  • insensitive
  • skeptical
  • suspicious
  • wary
  • sophisticated
  • mistrustful
  • worldly
  • unimpressionable
  • cosmopolitan
  • cultured
  • shrewd
  • wily
  • subtle
  • polished
  • seasoned
  • civilized
  • refined
  • cunning
  • cultivated
  • crafty
  • affected
  • insusceptible
  • sharp
  • tricky
  • shifty
  • sly
  • worldly-wise
  • false
  • foxy
  • slippery
  • artificial
  • pretentious
  • artful
  • dishonest
  • guileful
  • assuming
  • slick
  • scheming
  • knavish
  • designing
  • calculating
  • underhanded
  • fake
  • insincere
  • canny
  • phony
  • arch
  • phoney
  • dissembling
  • dissimulating
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