CERTAINTY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word certainty. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CERTAINTY
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sureness | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • the quality of being steady and unfailing | ||||||||
assurance | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something • a statement intended to inspire confidence • a British term for some kinds of insurance | ||||||||
conclusiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being final or definitely settled | ||||||||
confidence | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a feeling of trust (in someone or something) • a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable • a trustful relationship • a secret that is confided or entrusted to another | ||||||||
conviction | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence • (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | ||||||||
decisiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose • the quality of being final or definitely settled | ||||||||
definiteness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being predictable with great confidence | ||||||||
determination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||||
firmness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the muscle tone of healthy tissue • the trait of being resolute • the property of being unyielding to the touch • the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place | ||||||||
positivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the character of the positive electric pole • a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness • the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome • an amount greater than zero • the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about | ||||||||
reliability | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being dependable or reliable | ||||||||
safety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions • a safe place • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely • contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse • a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line | ||||||||
security | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being free from danger or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • freedom from anxiety or fear • a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends • property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation • a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers • a guarantee that an obligation will be met • an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in • measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | ||||||||
surety | nounn | |||||||
noun • something clearly established • property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms • one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another • a guarantee that an obligation will be met | ||||||||
sure thing | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is certain | ||||||||
certitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant | ||||||||
foregone conclusion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inevitable ending • something that is certain |