positive
Usage
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The adjective positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt.
Example Sentences
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“And if both sides can work together, you can get a more positive resolution.”
From Salon
His body language around the England camp is said to have remained positive.
From BBC
Despite this poor form, there remains a positive feeling around Bournemouth.
From BBC
There are studies on how a positive mindset and confidence can influence your performance.
From BBC
One of the rural rebels told me that conversations with ministers had been more positive this month - though they had not been told in advance of yesterday's announcement.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
