Certainty and Misgiving

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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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Misgiving is an antonym for certainty.

Nearby Words: certain, certainly

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

Usage example: I had misgivings about the alleged victim's story, but I was afraid to speak up

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Certainty is an antonym for misgiving in uncertainty topic.

Nearby Word: misgiven

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Misgiving and Certainty. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/certainty/misgiving

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