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certain, definite adj.
physically stable adj.
inevitable adj.
self-confident adj.

ADJECTIVE

certain, definite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assured clear confident convinced positive

WEAK

abiding changeless constant convincing decided doubtless enduring firm fixed for a fact free from doubt genuine incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable never-failing persuaded real satisfied set steadfast steady telling unchangeable unchanging uncompromising undeniable unequivocal unfailing unfaltering unqualified unquestionable unquestioning unshakable unshaken unvarying unwavering valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtful uncertain unsure

WEAK

doubted dubious humbled indefinite swerving unconfident unself-confident unsteady variable wavering wobbly

ADJECTIVE

physically stable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fast safe strong

WEAK

firm fixed secure solid staunch steady

Antonyms

WEAK

doubted doubtful dubious humbled indefinite swerving uncertain unconfident unself-confident unsteady unsure variable wavering wobbly

ADJECTIVE

inevitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assured certain

WEAK

bound guaranteed indisputable ineluctable inerrant inescapable infallible irrevocable surefire unavoidable unerring unfailing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtful doubting hesitant uncertain

WEAK

doubted dubious humbled indefinite swerving unconfident unself-confident unsteady unsure variable wavering wobbly

ADJECTIVE

self-confident

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assured certain confident decisive positive

WEAK

arrogant composed decided self-assured self-possessed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtful doubting hesitant indefinite uncertain unsure

WEAK

doubted dubious humbled swerving unconfident unself-confident unsteady variable wavering wobbly

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Censorship, and worse, are the surest way to elevate an artist and their work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Once upon a time, platforming a trend on TV was the surest way to kill it.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

But his instincts made him one of the surest spotters and nurturers of talent in pop history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

The surest way is for the BOJ to be clear that more rate rises are imminent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

But the urgency of the competition with the Soviets created pressure to adopt the quickest, surest way into space, even if it was a little crude, or sacrificed long-term spacefaring viability for short-term earthly victory.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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