An opinion is shocking only if it is a conviction.
Source: tatoeba (1865)
Conviction
/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
Synonyms for "conviction" (134 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Adjective(1 words)
absolute certainty
Noun(10 words)
Strong matches (40)
confidentnesscouragedamnationdeath sentencedeath warrantdenouncementdenunciationdependencedesiredoctrinedogmadoomdoomed hopeexcommunicationexpectationeyefair prospectfaithfeelingfervent hope
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fixed opiniongood cheergood hopegreat expectationsguilty verdicthigh hopeshopehopeful prognosishopefulnesshopes
Noun(10 words)
confirm verbconvictingdefinitely truedemonstrated forcefulnessfelonyfinding of guiltforcefulnessforcefulnessesguiltguilty verdict
Related words (67)
hopinghoping against hopehubrisideaidealimplicit beliefjudgmentmature judgmentmindobsessionopinionoverconfidenceoversurenessoverweeningoverweeningnesspersuasionpoisepompositypositionpositiveness
Show 32 more words
prayerful hopepresumptionpresuppositionpridepromiseproscriptionprospectprospectsqualmrapreliancesanguine expectationsecurityself-assuranceself-confidenceself-importanceself-reliancesentencesentimentsettled beliefsettled judgmentstaunch beliefsteadfast faithsubjective certaintysurenesssuretytenettrustunshaken confidenceverdict of guiltyviewwell-grounded hope
Noun(13 words)
icelandic haldaitalian coraggiojudgment of convictionobstinacypersuasionsproduce deterministic valuessecurenesssentencestancestrong beliefthrust of the argumentverdictweight behind argument
Adjective(2 words)
personal beliefstrong feeling
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolute certainty, anathematizing, arrogance, article of faith, aspiration.
- Sentence evidence is available for conviction, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "conviction".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "conviction"
Keep "conviction" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "conviction" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "conviction", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "conviction" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
6 entriesfelony convictionmisdemeanor convictionmoral convictionpersonal convictionpolitical convictionreligious conviction
Collocations
6 entriesconviction ratecriminal convictionmoral convictionpersonal convictionreligious convictionstrong conviction
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
9 translations across 8 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- убеденост noun (state of being convinced)
- увереност noun (state of being convinced)
Esperanto
1 entries- konvinkiĝo noun (state of being convinced)
Finnish
1 entries- vakuuttuneisuus noun (state of being convinced)
Middle English
1 entries- stedefastnesse noun (state of being convinced)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- overbevisning noun (state of being convinced)
Sicilian
1 entries- cumminziuni noun (state of being convinced)
Spanish
1 entries- convencimiento noun (state of being convinced)
Ukrainian
1 entries- перекона́ння noun (state of being convinced)
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Our opinion is an idea which we have; our conviction an idea which has us.
Source: tatoeba (1873)
I have a strong conviction that our judgement was right.
Source: tatoeba (23346)
The inmate was doing time for a burglary conviction.
Source: tatoeba (266254)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "conviction"?
Closest matches include absolute certainty, anathematizing, arrogance, article of faith, aspiration.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "conviction"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.