Definitions
- Describing a state of being fully persuaded or certain about something. - Referring to a belief or opinion that has been formed after careful consideration or evidence. - Talking about a feeling of confidence or assurance in one's own beliefs or decisions.
- Referring to a state of being certain or confident about something. - Describing a belief or opinion that is not based on evidence or careful consideration. - Talking about a feeling of confidence or assurance in one's own abilities or decisions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express a state of certainty or confidence.
- 2Both can be used to describe a belief or opinion.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or adverbs.
- 4Both can be used to express confidence in oneself or others.
- 5Both can be used to indicate a lack of doubt or hesitation.
What is the difference?
- 1Evidence: Convinced implies that there is evidence or reasoning behind the belief or opinion, while sure does not necessarily require evidence.
- 2Intensity: Convinced suggests a stronger level of certainty or persuasion than sure.
- 3Usage: Convinced is more commonly used in formal contexts, while sure is more informal.
- 4Emphasis: Convinced emphasizes the process of reaching a conclusion, while sure emphasizes the end result.
- 5Negation: Sure can be negated with 'not' to express uncertainty, while convinced cannot be negated in the same way.
Remember this!
Convinced and sure are synonyms that both express a state of certainty or confidence. However, convinced implies evidence or reasoning behind the belief or opinion, while sure does not necessarily require evidence. Additionally, convinced suggests a stronger level of certainty or persuasion than sure, and is more commonly used in formal contexts.
