convinced

[US]/kənˈvɪnst/
[UK]/kən'vɪnst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. firmly believing in something, having strong faith.

Phrases & Collocations

fully convinced

easily convinced

not easily convinced

convince someone

be convinced of

Example Sentences

He persuaded (not convinced ) me to go.

He was convinced of his error.

He convinced me that I should study law.

They convinced the teacher by what they have done.

The buyer was convinced of the salesman's integrity.

The buyer was convinced of the salesman’s integrity.

He was convinced of her innocence.

his relatives were convinced that he was bewitched.

Robert's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence.

she convinced my father to branch out on his own.

she was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives.

I'm convinced there is something fishy going on.

if you're convinced my staff are part of this operation, then name names.

her doctor was convinced that most of Edith's problems were psychosomatic.

researchers were convinced that one infectious agent was at work.

We convinced Anne to go by train rather than plane.

convinced she had an out-of-body experience while undergoing surgery.

I am never convinced by his word.

Real-world Examples

But the lie did not convince Lily.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I'm convinced that I could have hired someone to write this.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

Some listeners were convinced that Martians had actually attacked New Jersey.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

I must admit I was not convinced by him at that time.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

The boss just isn't convinced that his work attitude warranted it.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Some members of Congress said they weren't convinced.

Source: CNN Listening September 2013 Collection

So, with information, with facts, those people can be convinced.

Source: 6 Minute English

No, no. No, she can be convinced. I know it.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

But some MPs are not convinced Johnson actually has the numbers.

Source: Financial Times

The ICC judges were not convinced on either of those points.

Source: BBC Listening Collection June 2013

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