100 Examples of sentences containing the noun "con"

Definition

The term "Con" can refer to several different meanings:

1. As a noun, "con" is often short for "confidence trick" or "con game," which is a scheme to defraud someone by gaining their trust.
2. It can also refer to a disadvantage or a negative aspect of something, often used in the phrase "pros and cons."
3. In informal contexts, "con" can denote a convict or someone serving time in prison.

Synonyms

• Confidence trick: scam, swindle, fraud, hustle, trickery
• Disadvantage: drawback, downside, negative, limitation
• Convict: inmate, prisoner, felon, jailbird

Antonyms

• Confidence trick: honesty, integrity, truth
• Disadvantage: advantage, benefit, pro
• Convict: free person, law-abiding citizen

Examples

1. I can't believe I just got conned into that deal!
2. She was an expert at conning people out of their money.
3. The movie was about a master con artist.
4. He tried to con his way into a free meal.
5. Don't let them con you; read the fine print.
6. They managed to con the investors into believing it was a sure thing.
7. She realized too late that she had been conned.
8. The police are investigating a series of cons in the area.
9. He always knew how to con a good story out of people.
10. I learned to spot a con before it was too late.
11. The con artist had a convincing story.
12. They tried to con me into buying a fake watch.
13. I was conned into thinking it was a legitimate charity.
14. His friends warned him not to let anyone con him.
15. The con was so elaborate that it took months to unfold.
16. She had a talent for conning even the most cautious individuals.
17. The old man fell for the con despite his age and experience.
18. They were caught trying to con the bank out of money.
19. The best way to avoid being conned is to stay informed.
20. He was a victim of a clever con that cost him a fortune.
21. She tried to con her way into the VIP section of the club.
22. It's not easy to con someone who has seen it all.
23. The con artist was finally brought to justice.
24. I won't let anyone con me again after that experience.
25. The meeting was a con to distract from the real issues.
26. Someone tried to con me with a fake investment opportunity.
27. The con was revealed just in time to save others.
28. He used charm to con his way into her heart.
29. The con was so convincing that even experts were fooled.
30. I can't believe how easily I was conned!
31. The detective was skilled at spotting a con from a mile away.
32. She had to con her way into getting the job.
33. The con involved a fake lottery win.
34. I almost fell for the con until I did some research.
35. They managed to con a whole group of people.
36. The new policy had its cons that couldn't be ignored.
37. He had to con them into believing he was qualified.
38. The scheme was a classic con that has been used for decades.
39. I learned the hard way not to trust anyone who tries to con me.
40. The con was so intricate that it took weeks to unravel.
41. She was known to con people with her persuasive skills.
42. He thought he could con the system, but it backfired.
43. The film depicted a notorious con artist in action.
44. I was nearly conned by a fake email.
45. The con was exposed after someone spoke up.
46. It's important to be aware of the cons before making a decision.
47. I felt foolish for being conned so easily.
48. The con worked because people wanted to believe it was true.
49. He was so good at conning that he made a career out of it.
50. I learned to identify the con signs early on.
51. The con was carried out with precision and care.
52. She tried to con her way into a better deal.
53. The team had to con the other side to win the negotiation.
54. He was caught trying to con the authorities.
55. The con was too good to be true.
56. I felt like I had been conned after that purchase.
57. The con had many victims, all of whom were too trusting.
58. I had to con them into seeing my point of view.
59. The con artist was finally apprehended.
60. She had a knack for conning people without them realizing.
61. He tried to con his way out of trouble.
62. The con was a clever ruse that fooled even the experts.
63. I warned him not to let anyone con him again.
64. They set up an elaborate con to manipulate the market.
65. I was almost conned by the false advertisement.
66. The con was revealed during a routine audit.
67. He thought he could always con his way through life.
68. The cons of the plan were evident after a few weeks.
69. She was too smart to be conned by such simple tricks.
70. The con became a popular topic of discussion.
71. He had to con his way into the exclusive party.
72. The con had a long history in the city.
73. I realized too late that I had been conned by a friend.
74. The con was a perfect example of deceit.
75. He attempted to con the judge with his sob story.
76. The con was executed flawlessly.
77. I felt embarrassed for being conned by that scam.
78. They had to con the audience into believing their story.
79. The con involved a fake charity organization.
80. She had a reputation for conning her way into events.
81. The con artist was known for his elaborate schemes.
82. I was shocked to find out I had been conned.
83. The con was so believable that it took time to uncover.
84. He thought he could con people with his charm and wit.
85. The cons of the situation were hard to ignore.
86. She was a master at conning unsuspecting victims.
87. The con was finally brought to light after years of deceit.
88. I learned to be cautious after being conned once.
89. The con made headlines, shocking the community.
90. She was determined not to let anyone con her again.
91. The con involved an elaborate network of accomplices.
92. He was known to con people using fake credentials.
93. The cons of the proposal were discussed in detail.
94. I never expected to be conned by someone I trusted.
95. The con was a classic case of deception.
96. She couldn't believe she had been conned by a simple trick.
97. The con artist's methods were studied by law enforcement.
98. He had to con his way into the good graces of his boss.
99. The con was a wake-up call for many in the community.
100. I will never let anyone con me like that again!