conviction
IPA /kənˈvɪkʃən/
A belief or opinion that you hold very strongly and consider true, even when other people may disagree.
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Her conviction that neighbours should help each other shaped her daily choices.
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IPA /kənˈvɪkʃən/
A belief or opinion that you hold very strongly and consider true, even when other people may disagree.
Her conviction that neighbours should help each other shaped her daily choices.
IPA /ˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm/
A hopeful attitude towards the future, with a tendency to believe that things can improve or turn out well.
Her optimism helped us stay cheerful when our travel plans changed.
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