Certainty and Hesitancy

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Certainty noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.

Usage example: I have full certainty that I'll pass the test

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Hesitancy is an antonym for certainty.

Nearby Words: certain, certainly

Hesitancy noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

Usage example: his appointment to the superintendency was confirmed by the school board without the least hesitancy

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Certainty is an antonym for hesitancy.

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