Conviction (Noun)
Meaning 1
An unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She held a deep conviction that the universe had a way of balancing itself out, no matter what chaos seemed to be happening on the surface.
- His conviction that aliens existed and were visiting Earth was unwavering, despite the lack of concrete evidence.
- Her conviction that she was destined for greatness drove her to work tirelessly towards her goals, even when others doubted her.
- The artist's conviction that art should be free from commercial constraints led him to give away his work for free.
- The activist's conviction that every life had value and deserved to be treated with dignity inspired her to dedicate her life to social justice causes.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.