Conviction
Conviction noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.
Passion and conviction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Passion" instead a noun "Conviction".
Passion
Passion noun - A subjective response to a person, thing, or situation.
Usage example: people are sometimes slaves to their own passions
Conviction and passion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conviction" instead a noun "Passion".
How words are described
| old | old conviction | old passion |
| original | original conviction | original passion |
| genuine | genuine conviction | genuine passion |
| single | single conviction | single passion |
| Other adjectives: sheer, deep, strong, actual, real, great, fierce, absolute, sincere, inner, personal, new, religious, growing, bizarre, sudden. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Richard Harris manages to sing the ridiculous lyrics of MacArthur Park with sincere passion and conviction.
Source: Took the Bad Film Seriously -
Public Enemy - nothing is half-hearted, everything is full of passion and conviction.
Source: World of Ham
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