DOUBTLESSNESS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

doubtlessness

noun

Definition of doubtlessness

as in certainty

a state of mind in which one is free from doubt with the doubtlessness of a man who never spent a moment in self-reflection, the president barreled down the road to disaster

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Noun

The Bears have asked for certainty for property taxes plus infrastructure and utility improvements.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Igshaan Adams’s The certainty of being a rose (ii), a sculpture made of beads, thread and textile, fetched £96,000 ($127,000) despite the auctioneer reminding bidders that proceeds would benefit environmental charities.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of certainty

Noun

Departments operating controls need clear responsibilities; risk and compliance functions provide oversight; independent assurance needs reliable evidence.

— Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Cortez also challenges the revenue figures and assurances about financial controls in Gildan’s 2024 and 2025 annual filings.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

There’s a huge confidence chasm between those who approve of the country’s leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and those who don’t — just 37% of the latter have faith in the vote.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Alternatively, depression may involve placing too much confidence in outdated forecasts.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Zest contributes to life satisfaction among children, adolescents, and adults.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Are there different kinds of nursing homes that could be much more effective and efficient and also provide more satisfaction for people who are growing older?

— John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

Noun

Simmons said prosecutors in Guatemala were integral in securing convictions for Miranda Orozco and others.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The Florida Supreme Court later overturned the conviction due to a conflict of interest with the prosecutor and ordered a new trial.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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