Certainty
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
Hesitation
Hesitation noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: one moment's hesitation on my part, and the elusive butterfly was lost to me forever
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