Synonyms of conviction

conviction

noun

kən-ˈvik-shən 

1

as in certainty

a state of mind in which one is free from doubt

spoke with conviction about her political beliefs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainty
• assurance
• confidence
• satisfaction
• certitude
• positiveness
• assuredness
• surety
• sureness
• cocksureness
• determination
• face
• doubtlessness
• dogmatism
• authoritarianism
• decisiveness
• resolution
• firmness
• resolve
• resoluteness
• purposefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doubt
• uncertainty
• hesitation
• hesitancy
• disbelief
• irresolution
• concern
• indecisiveness
• incertitude
• incredulity
• anxiety
• unbelief
• nonconfidence
• suspicion
• distrust
• misgiving
• mistrust

2

as in belief

an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge

held deep convictions about life after death

Synonyms & Similar Words

• belief
• opinion
• mind
• view
• feeling
• attitude
• impression
• judgement
• judgment
• verdict
• sentiment
• notion
• perception
• persuasion
• observation
• eye
• idea
• assumption
• determination
• decision
• comment
• presumption
• thought
• faith
• theory
• estimate
• advice
• estimation
• esteem
• concept
• hypothesis
• conception
• guess
• suggestion
• recommendation
• conclusion
• viewpoint
• presupposition
• stand
• reflection
• stance
• say
• hunch
• position
• remark
• conjecture
• perspective
• credit
• deliverance
• input
• standpoint
• outlook
• credence
• take
• angle
• shoes
• obiter dictum
• surmise
• counterview
• slant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fact
• truth

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun conviction differ from other similar words?

The words certainty and certitude are common synonyms of conviction. While all three words mean "a state of being free from doubt," conviction applies especially to belief strongly held by an individual.

holds firm convictions on every issue

How do certainty and certitude relate to one another, in the sense of conviction?

Both certainty and certitude are very close; certainty may stress the existence of objective proof.

claims that cannot be confirmed with scientific certainty

When can certitude be used instead of conviction?

While in some cases nearly identical to conviction, certitude may emphasize a faith in something not needing or not capable of proof.

believes with certitude in an afterlife

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conviction

Reacts to Trump's Middle East Trip: 'Disappointed' Supreme Court Prepares to Wade Into Birthright Citizenship Debate Ellison also noted that President Donald Trump has no authority to pardon Chauvin's state conviction. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

Following his conviction, the rapper maintained his innocence in a social media post. —EW.com, 13 May 2025

Regardless of our political convictions. Follow me on LinkedIn. —Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

His supporters claimed the conviction was politically motivated, engineered to keep him out of the upcoming presidential contest. —Adrien Marotte, Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2025