Certainty and Incertitude

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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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Incertitude is an antonym for certainty.

Nearby Words: certain, certainly

Incertitude noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Usage example: a growing incertitude about the honesty of the housekeeper they had just hired

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Certainty is an antonym for incertitude.

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