adjective
convinced
Certain that something is true.
I am convinced that we have the right address.
Etymology
Latin con- and vincere express thoroughly overcoming. Convinced describes someone whose doubt or resistance has been overcome by reasons or evidence, leaving a settled belief.
More examples
- She remains convinced of his innocence.
- Are you convinced that this plan will work?
- Even after the explanation, he is not convinced.
Forms
convinced
convince verb — To make someone believe something is true.
unconvinced adjective — Not certain that something is true.