"You have conviction.." What did they mean by that? I haven't committed any crimes! except for speeding but I don't know why someone at work said this to me today.. How should I take it..
2007-08-24 12:35:23 · 15 answers · asked by herst1240 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
You believe in something.
2007-08-24 12:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'Conviction' is when you 'really seriously believe in' something. Yes, it's the same word that is used when someone is tried for a 'crime' ... but it's 'different' ... you would be told 'You have been convicted' and not 'you have conviction' ...
2007-08-24 19:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, a pretty good compliment.
When someone is "convicted", they're "convicted" by their peers (a jury), who are sure of their decision.
If you have "conviction", you speak with authority, like you know you're right. Usually related to high self esteem.
2007-08-25 04:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by imrt70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a conviction doesn't only mean a legal circumstance...this is also the meaning....3. The act of convincing of error, or of compelling the admission of a truth; confutation...it also means strongly held belief....I don't know what you were talking about before he said this, but i wouldn't take it in a bad way.
2007-08-24 19:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
conviction
con·vic·tion (plural con·vic·tions)
noun
Definition:
1. firmly held belief: a belief or opinion that is held firmly
It's my conviction that they are lying.
2. firmness of belief: firmness of belief or opinion
said with complete conviction
3. guilty verdict: an act of finding somebody guilty of a crime, or an instance of being found guilty
The accused has no previous convictions.
2007-08-24 19:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you "have conviction" it means you stand by your beliefs and the way you do things and you are not easily swayed from your path.
2007-08-24 19:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by jesbud51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try looking up the word, and as for improving your vocabulary, I recommend you don't stop with learning the meaning of conviction.
2007-08-24 19:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by trogwolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a compliment. It means you stand firm in what you believe. You're not a wimp.
2007-08-24 20:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by Ruthinia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, r u blonde? that doesnt mean theyre calling u a convict!!! omg...
2007-08-24 19:39:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you have strong beliefs and that you stand up for what you believe in.
2007-08-24 19:40:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Similar to a guilty conscious
2007-08-24 19:40:34 · answer #11 · answered by kiersysmom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋