Nearby Words
| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | beyond doubt |
| Synonyms: | absolute, accurate, actual, certain, double-checked, evident, incontestable, incontrovertible, indubitable, irrefutable, no ifs ands or buts about it, no mistake, open and shut, positive, real, sure, that's a fact, true, unassailable, undeniable, undoubted, unfabled, unquestionable, veridical |
| Antonyms: | disputable, doubtful, dubious, indefinite, questionable, refutable, uncertain, unreliable, unsure, vague |
| Main Entry: | airtight |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | certain |
| Synonyms: | incontestable, indisputable, invulnerable, irrefutable, unassailable |
| Antonyms: | possible, questionable, uncertain |
| Main Entry: | conclusive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | definite, final |
| Synonyms: | absolute, all out, clear, clinching, cogent, compelling, convincing, deciding, decisive, demonstrative, determinant, determinative, flat out, incontrovertible, indisputable, irrefragable, irrefrangible, irrefutable, irrevocable, litmus test, precise, resolving, revealing, settling, straight out, telling, ultimate, unambiguous, unanswerable, unarguable, unconditional, undeniable, unmistakable, unquestionable, what you see is what you get |
| Antonyms: | inconclusive, indefinite |
| Main Entry: | decided |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | certain, definite |
| Synonyms: | absolute, assured, categorical, cinched, clear, clear-cut, clinched, destined, determined, distinct, emphatic, explicit, express, fated, for sure, in the bag, indisputable, nailed, on ice, positive, prearranged, predetermined, pronounced, resolved, runaway, settled, sure, unalterable, unambiguous, undeniable, undisputed, unequivocal, unmistakable, unquestionable |
| Notes: | decided means recognizable, marked, unmistakable or definite, while decisive means having the power to determine an outcome or being conclusive |
| Antonyms: | indefinite, uncertain, undecided |
| Main Entry: | evident |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | apparent, clear |
| Synonyms: | axiomatic, barefaced, clear-cut, conspicuous, crystal clear, distinct, fact, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, logical, manifest, noticeable, obvious, open-and-shut, palpable, patent, perceptible, plain, plain as day, reasonable, straightforward, tangible, unambiguous, unmistakable, visible |
| Antonyms: | disputable, hidden, indefinite, mistakable, obscure, secret, uncertain, unclear, unknown, unsure, vague |
| Main Entry: | incontrovertible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | beyond dispute |
| Synonyms: | accurate, authentic, certain, established, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, nailed down, no mistake, no two ways about it, positive, sure, sure thing, surefire, uncontestable, undeniable, unequivocable, unquestionable, unshakable |
| Antonyms: | changeable, controvertible, questionable, uncertain, variable |
| Main Entry: | irrefutable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | beyond question |
| Synonyms: | accurate, apodictic, can bet on it, certain, double-checked, evident, final, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, invincible, ironclad, irrebuttable, irrefragable, irresistible, nof ifs ands or buts, obvious, odds-on, positive, proven, set, sure, unanswerable, unassailable, undeniable, unimpeachable, unquestionable |
| Antonyms: | doubtful, dubious, questionable, refutable, uncertain |
| Main Entry: | obvious |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | apparent, understandable |
| Synonyms: | accessible, barefaced, bright, clear, clear as a bell, conclusive, conspicuous, discernible, distinct, distinguishable, evident, explicit, exposed, glaring, in evidence, indisputable, lucid, manifest, noticeable, observable, open, overt, palpable, patent, perceivable, perceptible, plain, precise, prominent, pronounced, public, recognizable, self-evident, self-explanatory, standing out, straightforward, transparent, unconcealed, undeniable, undisguised, unmistakable, unsubtle, visible |
| Notes: | oblivious means lacking all memory or lacking active conscious awareness or knowledge, while obvious means easily perceived or understood |
| Antonyms: | ambiguous, indefinite, obscure, unclear, vague |
| Main Entry: | open-and-shut |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | pretty much decided |
| Synonyms: | apparent, assured, cinched, clear, clear as a bell, clear-cut, conclusive, cut and dried, distinguishable, easy, evident, explicit, glaring, guaranteed, iced, in the bag, indisputable, nailed down, obvious, ordinary, plain, routine, self-evident, self-explanatory, sewn up, simple, straightforward, undeniable, undisguised, unmistakable |
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