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

Markets don’t seem convinced that relief is around the corner. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 July 2026

During construction, Wright insisted that his design would perform, but on-site builders were less convinced and added more structural steel to the concrete slabs without the architect’s knowledge. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

She’s made a name for herself as a cat lady, but the internet is now convinced that Taylor Swift might have gotten a dog. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 14 July 2026

Some may continue using the drug, delay or forgo treatments proven to be effective, or remain convinced that the drug is helpful despite accumulating evidence to the contrary. — Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Bullard isn't as convinced inflation will unwind and thinks the Fed may have to act soon — before the November midterm election, even if there's a perception that an increase would be politically risky. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026

In The Caine Mutiny (1954), the paranoid Captain Queeg (Humphrey Bogart) becomes convinced, with no evidence, that someone is stealing strawberries from the freezer. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Gage, for one, isn’t convinced that consumers care much about semiquincentennial marketing one way or the other, though. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Now fully convinced of Broadwater’s innocence, Sebold looks back on the entire episode with deep mortification. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Verb

Having convinced the wide player that coming under his tutelage is the right next step, following talks with Chelsea post-Rogers’ sale, Garnacho is set for a critical, arguably career-defining, 12 months. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 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

When his community is attacked, however, Jeb is convinced that fighting back is the only way forward. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 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

Throughout the trailer, Bret is shown growing wary of Robert though his group of friends may not be convinced. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Solbakken said earlier he was convinced the ball hit a camera cable above the pitch just before Jude Bellingham scored England’s equaliser in the first half of the quarter-final. — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026