DOUBTLESSNESS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

doubtlessness

noun

Definition of doubtlessness

as in certainty

a state of mind in which one is free from doubt with the doubtlessness of a man who never spent a moment in self-reflection, the president barreled down the road to disaster

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Noun

The man of such certainty has that certainty beaten out of him.

— Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Cabrera, the only certainty for the Cubs’ 2027 rotation, made his first rehab start from a hamstring injury Wednesday at Iowa, throwing 55 pitches.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of certainty

Noun

Licata and other administrators started the day at the district’s bus barn, voicing excitement and assurance that operations would be orderly for students’ return to the classroom.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
The 1999 assurances that investment returns would cover the costs of the massive pension benefit increase were absurd.

— Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

The Bears haven’t ruled out the possibility of getting Trapilo at least some reps during training camp this month to test him out and rebuild his confidence in padded practices.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
That signal could help security teams identify compromises with greater confidence.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Redefining success based on present values can reveal greater satisfaction and prevent unnecessary further career shifts, suggesting the issue often lies in the standard of evaluation, not the job itself.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

Noun

Georgia Arson Control is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
In a hearing before Judge Jesse Hsieh, Iriarte-Valdez was allowed to resolve his case with a diversion program, giving him a chance to avoid a criminal conviction.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

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