Antonyms for certainty
ˈsɜr tn ticer·tain·ty

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1. certaintynoun

   The state of being certain.

   Synonyms:
   certitude

   Antonyms:
   uncertainty

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1. certainty

   Demonstration, in the strict and proper sense, is the highest form of proof, and gives the most absolute certainty, but can not be applied outside of pure mathematics or other strictly deductive reasoning; there can be proof and certainty, however, in matters that do not admit of demonstration. A conclusion is the absolute and necessary result of the admission of certain premises; an inference is a probable conclusion toward which known facts, statements, or admissions point, but which they do not absolutely establish; sound premises, together with their necessary conclusion, constitute a demonstration. Evidence is that which tends to show a thing to be true; in the widest sense, as including self-evidence or consciousness, it is the basis of all knowledge. Proof in the strict sense is complete, irresistible evidence; as, there was much evidence against the accused, but not amounting to proof of guilt. Moral certainty is a conviction resting on such evidence as puts a matter beyond reasonable doubt, while not so irresistible as demonstration. Compare HYPOTHESIS; INDUCTION.

   Synonyms:
   conclusion, consequence, deduction, demonstration, evidence, induction, inference, proof

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1. certainty

   Antonyms:
   dubiousness, precariousness, casualty, vicissitude, uncertainty, irregularity, hesitation, doubt, misgiving, conjecture, indecision

   Synonyms:
   assurance, demonstrableness, positiveness, unquestionableness, confidence, conviction

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1. • Cognitive State

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1. certaintynoun

   the state of being certain

   "his certainty reassured the others"

   Antonyms:
   dubiousness, dubiety, uncertainty, uncertainness, doubt, precariousness, incertitude, doubtfulness

   Synonyms:
   foregone conclusion, sure thing

2. certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusionnoun

   something that is certain

   "his victory is a certainty"

   Antonyms:
   incertitude, uncertainty, precariousness, dubiousness, uncertainness, doubtfulness, doubt, dubiety

   Synonyms:
   foregone conclusion, matter of course, sure thing

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1. certaintynoun

   Antonyms:
   uncertainty

   Synonyms:
   sureness, confidence, assurance, surety, fact, truth

How to use certainty in a sentence?

1. Philip Jansen:

   This is an unprecedented situation and I want to give our people some certainty about the months ahead, this period requires sacrifices from us all, and I want our people to know we are all in this together.

2. Philip Matthew Stinson:

   These cases are never in nice, neat packages. Fast Facts `` These cases are always bad for both sides, there are facts here that favor the defense, and there are facts here that favor the prosecution. Neither of them has a case that's in an absolute certainty to the extent you could have something like that in a jury trial.

3. Peter Neilley:

   It's really important to get the forecast right, but it's also really important to communicate the certainty of the forecast so there aren't those 36-hour lags.

4. Pliny the Elder:

   The only certainty is that nothing is certain.

5. Mary Hassell:

   Although her general fluctuating( mental) state was a background and important in her death, I find the reason for her taking her life was she now knew she was being prosecuted for certainty, and she knew she would face the media, press, publicity -- it would all come down upon her.

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