convinced
word · lemma: convince
/kənˈvɪnst/
kuhn-VINST
/kənvˈɪnst/
kuhn-VINST
Definition
Certain that something is true, or successfully persuaded to believe or do something. It often describes a person's strong belief after thinking about evidence or hearing reasons.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'that': 'I'm convinced that he's right.' Also common with 'be convinced of' and 'be convinced to'/'be convinced into' in persuasion contexts. Stronger than 'think' or 'believe' because it suggests little doubt.
Spanish: convencido - persuadidoPortuguese (BR): convencido - persuadidoPortuguese (PT): convencido - persuadidoChinese (Simplified): 确信的 - 被说服的Chinese (Traditional): 確信的 - 被說服的Hindi: आश्वस्त - विश्वास हो चुकाArabic: مقتنع - متأكدBengali: বিশ্বাসী - নিশ্চিতRussian: убеждённый - уверенныйJapanese: 確信しているVietnamese: bị thuyết phục - tin chắcKorean: 확신하는 - 설득된Turkish: ikna olmuş - eminUrdu: قائل - پور یقینIndonesian: yakin - diyakinkan
Example Sentences
I am convinced that this is the right answer.
basic
She was not convinced by his story.
basic
We finally convinced him to come with us.
basic
I'm still not convinced this plan will work.
natural
You don't sound convinced—what's bothering you?
natural
At first I had doubts, but now I'm totally convinced.
natural