convinced
/kən'vinst/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a strong belief or conviction: Describes a state of being completely certain about something, often after being persuaded or after careful consideration.
- Persuaded of; very sure: Describes a firm and unwavering certainty in the truth or existence of something.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She is a convinced supporter of renewable energy. (She holds a strong, unwavering belief in the importance of renewable energy.)
- After seeing the evidence, I was convinced of his innocence. (The evidence persuaded me and made me completely sure he was innocent.)
- He remained convinced that his plan would succeed. (He continued to be very sure his plan would work.)
Advanced Usage
- "To be convinced that...": A common structure expressing firm belief in a specific fact or idea.
- The jury was convinced that the defendant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- "A convinced [noun]": Used to describe a person who is a firm believer in a particular ideology, theory, or cause.
- He is a convinced atheist. (He is a person firmly committed to atheism.)
Variants and Related Words
- Convince (verb): To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.
- The data convinced the committee to approve the project.
- Convincing (adjective): Able to persuade someone to believe that something is true or real.
- She presented a convincing argument.
- Conviction (noun): A firmly held belief or opinion.
- He spoke with great conviction about human rights.
Synonyms
- Certain: Completely confident and having no doubt.
- Confident: Feeling or showing certainty about something.
- Positive: Completely sure; free from doubt.
- Assured: Confident and certain.
Antonyms
- Doubtful: Feeling uncertain about something.
- Unconvinced: Not persuaded to believe something; not certain.
- Skeptical: Having doubts or reservations.
Related Phrases
- "To convince someone of something": To make someone believe that something is true.
- I tried to convince him of the need for immediate action.
- "To be half-convinced": To be partially but not fully persuaded or certain.
- I was half-convinced by his explanation, but I still had questions.
Adjective
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having a strong belief or conviction
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a convinced and fanatical pacifist
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persuaded of; very sure
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were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join
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I am positive he is lying
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was confident he would win
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