Certain and Hinky

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Certain adjective - Known but not named.

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Hinky is an antonym for certain.

Nearby Words: certainty, certainly

Hinky adjective - Not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Usage example: the cop was feeling hinky about the whole situation and was starting to think that it was a setup

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Certain is an antonym for hinky.

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