Word
conviction
Phoneticscon·vic·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈvɪkʃən/
UK/kənvˈɪkʃən/
Definitions
01a strong belief
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a very strong opinion or belief that you are sure is right.
n. a firmly held belief or opinion. Often used with the preposition 'that' or 'of'.
日本語:信念※
“She spoke with deep conviction about the need for better schools in the city.”
“It is my firm conviction that the proposed environmental regulations will ultimately strengthen the local economy rather than hinder it.”
Antonyms
02legal guilt
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law
n. a formal decision in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime.
n. a formal declaration by a court of law or jury that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.
“The thief had several previous convictions for stealing cars.”
“The prosecutor struggled to secure a conviction because the primary witness refused to testify under oath.”
Antonyms
03feeling of certainty
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the feeling of being completely sure about something.
n. the state or quality of being convinced of the truth of something. Uncountable in this sense.
日本語:確信※
“He lacked the conviction to lead the team through such a difficult project.”
“The actor delivered his lines with such conviction that the audience forgot they were watching a fictional play.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “conviction” in context.
Verb
01. carry conviction
“His explanation for the missing funds failed to carry conviction with the board.”
verb + noun
02. overturn a conviction
“The appeals court eventually overturned the conviction due to new DNA evidence.”
verb + noun
03. shake someone's conviction
“The recent scandals have done little to shake his conviction in the party's leadership.”
verb + possessive + noun
Adjective
04. deep-seated conviction
“Her deep-seated conviction that education is a human right drove her political career.”
adj + noun
05. firm conviction
“He spoke with a firm conviction that left no room for doubt among his listeners.”
adj + noun
06. prior conviction
“The judge noted that the defendant had no prior convictions before this incident.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. courage of your convictions
“It takes a lot of guts to have the courage of your convictions when everyone else disagrees.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. with conviction
“If you want to persuade the audience, you must speak with conviction.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“The results produced by the evidenzer showed readings of 66 microgrammes of alcohol – three times the legal limit of 22µg – which resulted in his conviction for drink-driving on July 18, 2023.” “Although she remains courteous and self-effacing, her long-held conviction that humans, like plants, repay attention and tenderness, has worn thin, and when an errant boyfriend fails to improve, she repurposes him as fertiliser.” “Following her conviction, Detective Inspector James Callander said: “Children are defenceless and should be protected.” “Speaking after the conviction, Det Insp James Callander said: "Children are defenceless and should be protected.” Etymology
From late Middle English conviction, from Anglo-Norman conviction, from Latin convictiō, from convictus, the past participle of convincō (“to convict”). Equivalent to convict + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Common
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