conviction

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

A firmly held belief or opinion; confidence in one's beliefs or judgments.

a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of being found guilty of a crime

Example Sentences

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

She spoke with conviction about her goals.

Her conviction in the cause inspired everyone around her.

Synonyms

certainty, belief, confidence, assurance, faith

Entry 1

certainty, belief, confidence

Entry 2

certainty, confidence, assurance

Entry 3

belief, confidence, certainty, faith

Antonyms

doubt, hesitation, uncertainty, skepticism

Entry 1

doubt, hesitation, uncertainty

Entry 2

doubt, uncertainty, hesitation

Entry 3

doubt, uncertainty, skepticism

Collocations

strong conviction, moral conviction, criminal conviction