Conviction and Misgiving

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Conviction noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.

Usage example: spoke with conviction about her political beliefs

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Misgiving is an antonym for conviction.

Nearby Words: convict, convicted, convicting

Misgiving noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Usage example: I had misgivings about the alleged victim's story, but I was afraid to speak up

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Conviction is an antonym for misgiving.

Nearby Word: misgiven

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Misgiving and Conviction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/conviction/misgiving

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