BEAMISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

beamish

adjective

Definition of beamish

as in doubtless

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Recent Examples of beamish That’s not the fault of the beamish, resourceful Ross, who, as a recent Evan Hansen, has experience portraying liars. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024

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Adjective

As a result, mathematical truths do not make up a unified whole of equally indubitable truths; instead, their status as knowledge varies gradually from doubtless facts to increasingly uncertain hypotheses.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Lastly, while there is doubtless a tradeoff between construction costs and operations, a smooth operation at the big airport this coming summer — the busiest travel season — sure as heck needs to be a priority.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026

Definition of doubtless

Adjective

While Kennedy isn't sure exactly how much of the liquid was used for the stage show, McRae's team did use 135 gallons for the gold bath video shown in the Lollapalooza visuals; Kennedy estimates the stage gold bath was about half that size.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
Just a few months ago, WWE fans weren’t sure that Owens would ever wrestle again.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of sure

Adjective

Friday is here and that means all you Competitive Wordle players, playing against your friends, co-workers, rivals, enemies, or against me or the Wordle Bot, must double your points, whether positive or negative.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Confusion was sparked last month when the Food and Drug Administration announced that a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

Jayson has nine active players on assured Hall paths right now, with four more close.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 July 2026
For those looking for an M390 folder that combines efficient cutting geometry with a fuller, more assured grip, Hornbill presents a compelling evolution of Titaner’s knife lineup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of assured

Adjective

Crowley's mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven't always been decisive in other primaries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Crowley’s mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven’t always been decisive in other primaries.

— Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

This is a more bullish take than the German bank's previous forecast on June 23, written when inflation fears were rife.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Online Returning to the challenge of onshoring American engineering, Immelt is bullish for the future, thanks to the boon of AI teammates.

— Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of bullish

Adjective

That legacy also lives on through Hugs From Hadley, a nonprofit founded by Doug Hanna to honor their daughter's unhesitating love for people.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 3 July 2026
The film doesn’t idealize the president as a man of unhesitating certainties.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025

Definition of unhesitating

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