unpersuasive
|un-per-sua-sive|
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/ˌʌnpərˈsweɪsɪv/
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/ˌʌnpəˈsweɪsɪv/
lacking persuasion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpersuasive' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'persuasive' from Latin 'persuasivus', where 'persuadere' meant 'to convince'.
Historical Evolution
'persuasivus' transformed into the Old French word 'persuasif', and eventually became the modern English word 'persuasive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of convincing', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved into its current meaning of 'not convincing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to convince someone to believe or do something.
His argument was unpersuasive and failed to change anyone's mind.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45