certainty (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def the state of being certain
examples his certainty reassured the others
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Hypernym cognitive state, state of mind
Antonym certainty → uncertainty
Attribute certain(p), sure; uncertain, unsure, incertain
Hyponym assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness; certitude, cocksureness, overconfidence; reliance, trust
Incoming links
Attribute certain(p), sure; uncertain, unsure, incertain
Hyponym cognitive state, state of mind
Hypernym assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness; certitude, cocksureness, overconfidence; reliance, trust
Antonym uncertainty → certainty

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