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

Trade experts say these Section 301 tariffs may be harder to overturn, even if countries change labor laws, because Washington must be convinced enforcement meets its demands. — Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 25 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

Murton is convinced that merits more attention given Rincon’s age, position and offensive output. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 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

Many people are neither fully convinced nor fully dismissive of the need for policies to counter the drivers of climate change. — Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Top leadership at these companies is now convinced that computing power is as critical to the drug discovery process as the wet laboratory. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 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