POSITIVENESS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

positiveness

noun

Definition of positiveness

as in certainty

a state of mind in which one is free from doubt I can't state with any positiveness that I know what really happened

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Noun

The man of such certainty has that certainty beaten out of him.

— Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Cabrera, the only certainty for the Cubs’ 2027 rotation, made his first rehab start from a hamstring injury Wednesday at Iowa, throwing 55 pitches.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of certainty

Noun

In a post on X, Kono, former defense minister under the Abe administration, warned that the plan could undermine confidence in Japan's fiscal position, push interest rates higher and weaken the yen.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
The government says the new framework will improve investor confidence by making decisions more predictable while protecting climate integrity and ensuring local communities benefit from carbon market projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

On deadline day, unsettling for many, Abrams had the look of a man who was calmed by his boss’ assurances.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.

— Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

Court records also show Robinson has a prior indecent exposure conviction in Santa Cruz County dating back to 2014.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Combs is participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix, while his legal team continues to appeal his conviction and sentence, calling the punishment excessive and seeking acquittal or resentencing.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of conviction

Noun

Redefining success based on present values can reveal greater satisfaction and prevent unnecessary further career shifts, suggesting the issue often lies in the standard of evaluation, not the job itself.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

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