used to express that one is sure about something or thinks that something is very likely

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

a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

strongly holding political or religious views

to make sure that something will happen

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

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

to predict the coming events, based on the existing information

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

(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

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

displaying confidence in oneself and one's capabilities

according to facts instead of opinions

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

(of a person) unsure of the credibility of something; uncertain whether or not something is good

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

in a way that is not certain or definite and might be changed later

something about which one cannot be certain; a situation that causes one to feel unsure

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

using the previous knowledge, reasoning, or general facts to decide the likely result of something

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

a belief that something is true without any proof