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certitude

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of certitude

a state of mind in which one is free from doubt

believes with certitude that he is the best candidate for the job

Synonyms of certitude

assurance, assuredness, certainty, cocksureness, confidence, conviction, doubtlessness, face, positiveness, satisfaction, sureness, surety

Words Related to certitude

authoritarianism, dogmatism

decisiveness, determination, firmness, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve

Near Antonyms of certitude

hesitancy, hesitation, indecisiveness, irresolution

disbelief, incredulity, unbelief

anxiety, concern, misgiving

distrust, mistrust, suspicion

Antonyms of certitude

doubt, incertitude, nonconfidence, uncertainty

Synonym Discussion of certitude

certainty, certitude, conviction mean a state of being free from doubt. certainty and certitude are very close; certainty may stress the existence of objective proof

- claims that cannot be confirmed with scientific certainty

, while certitude may emphasize a faith in something not needing or not capable of proof.

- believes with certitude in an afterlife

conviction applies especially to belief strongly held by an individual.

- holds firm convictions on every issue

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