Synonyms of convinced

convinced 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in believing

Related Words

• believing
• confident
• sure
• accepting
• unsuspecting
• certain
• unquestioning
• secure
• overconfident
• trusting
• unwary
• unsuspicious
• gullible
• naive
• credulous
• confiding
• trustful
• hopeful
• unsophisticated
• childlike
• dependent
• guileless
• reliant
• innocent
• simple
• artless

Dissimilar Words

• skeptical
• uncertain
• doubtful
• questioning
• doubting
• unconvinced
• distrustful
• mistrustful
• undecided
• unpersuaded
• incredulous
• wary
• hesitant
• unsure
• disbelieving
• suspicious
• unbelieving
• leery
• dubious
• untrusting
• trustless
• oversuspicious

2

as in persuaded

Related Words

• persuaded
• influenced
• swayed
• interested
• colored
• distorted
• warped
• predisposed
• prepossessed
• shaded
• concerned
• misrepresented
• affected
• hostile
• inimical
• biased
• jaundiced
• partisan
• unfriendly
• prejudiced
• partial
• unsympathetic
• one-sided
• parti pris

Dissimilar Words

• equal
• disinterested
• fair
• objective
• reasonable
• neutral
• impartial
• open
• equitable
• unbiased
• receptive
• just
• unprejudiced
• honest
• evenhanded
• independent
• nonpartisan
• open-minded
• autonomous
• bipartisan
• persuasible
• detached
• distant
• cold
• dispassionate
• aloof
• remote
• indifferent
• unconcerned
• impersonal
• uninterested
• hardheaded
• apathetic
• unemotional
• unenthusiastic
• incurious
• uncurious

convinced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of convince

as in satisfied

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persuaded
• satisfied
• brought
• urged
• got
• induced
• attracted
• argued
• moved
• gained
• prompted
• converted
• coaxed
• prevailed (on or upon)
• talked (into)
• won (over)
• enticed
• tempted
• brought around
• seduced
• lured
• interested
• exhorted
• cajoled
• swayed
• sold
• influenced
• inclined
• entreated
• wheedled
• discussed
• beguiled
• brainwashed
• allured
• led on
• snowed
• debated
• blandished
• fast-talked
• disputed
• overpersuaded
• mooted
• drew
• conversed
• blarneyed
• reasoned (with)
• chewed over
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• dissuaded
• unsold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convinced

Adjective

And Smith, who has stayed in shape this offseason, prefers to feel fully convinced about his decision when the time arrives. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The country is becoming less and less convinced that its soldiers can win and that Putin has a realistic plan. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

The collective Big Ten media seems less convinced, having voted the Bruins to finish 13th in their preseason conference poll. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Like Tony’s protagonist, Johnson grew up convinced he was meant for more. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026

The medical methodology underpinning everything here was developed by Dr Franz Xaver Mayr, a 19th-century Austrian physician who became convinced that the health of the digestive system was the key to overall wellbeing. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026

But some trailer manufacturers and startups have become convinced that the best way to help EVs and small tow vehicles tug large, heavy live-in trailers is by having those trailers kick in some of their own wheel power. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026

Even so, Elliott remained convinced there was room to negotiate so long as supporters came close to the target. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Writing is hard because your human brain, the one that’s been running and updating the biological human survival software for roughly 200,000 years, is genuinely convinced that putting words on a page might kill you. — April Dávila, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Verb

And Hutchinson is already convinced Forest’s latest managerial appointment Oliver Glasner can bring stability. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Manchester City is reportedly convinced FC Barcelona will enter the race for Rodri, potentially scuppering Real Madrid's pursuit of the Ballon d'Or winner. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Salaun was convinced that Stokes, who was a game-high plus-30, swatted five shots. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Jaxsen Stokes of Sierra Canyon has convinced his coach that there’s no smarter play call than giving him the ball. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Lassally wanted Craig Ferguson for the job and eventually convinced the network to sign the Scottish comedian. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Surviving that battering without damage is largely what convinced DNV to sign off. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Her parents weren’t so sure and convinced her to fly out to see the place in person before handing over any cash. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 July 2026

Some lawmakers, however, aren’t convinced a fourth reconciliation bill will even be feasible just months before the midterm elections. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026