Wichtiger Wortschatz für den TOEFL - Gewissheit und Zweifel

the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof

Gewissheit

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

Verwirrung

a feeling of hopefulness that derives from an optimistic attitude and mindset that allows one to see the bright side of things especially future events

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

Wahrscheinlichkeit

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

verdächtigen

to make someone feel confident or certain about someone or something

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

zögern

the act of pausing before doing or saying something because one feels unsure

a belief or opinion that is very strong

to make sure that something will occur

to make sure that something will happen

sicherstellen

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

erwarten

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

according to facts instead of opinions

konkret

clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question

unclear or uncertain because of the involvement of many different opinions or perspectives

bound to happen in a way that is impossible to avoid or prevent

unvermeidlich

likely to happen or sure to experience something

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

having a strong belief in something

überzeugt

prepared or likely prepared for something

not producing a clear result or decision

ergebnislos

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

Annahme,Voraussetzung

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

entschieden

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

likely to be dishonest

zweifelhaft