certitude

Freedom from doubt

Certitude is the state of being certain—absolute confidence or conviction.

Unlike mere certainty, which can be casual, certitude often carries a philosophical or religious weight: She spoke with the certitude of someone who had seen it herself.

The word sometimes implies stubbornness, suggesting someone too sure of themselves.

conviction

belief

Trust held as true

faithTrust without proof
assuranceFirm promise or certainty
surenessAbsence of uncertainty

confidence · dogma · doctrine · credo · tenet · ideology · fervor · zeal · steadfastness · resoluteness

epistemology

knowledge

Understood facts and skills

truthAccordance with reality
factVerifiable piece of information
realityWhat actually exists

proof · evidence · verification · axiom · verity · infallibility · irrefutability · undeniability · incontrovertibility · objectivity

assurance

confidence

Self-assurance or trust

trustConfidence in another
securityProtection from threat
guaranteeFormal promise of fulfillment

affirmation · confirmation · validation · credence · acceptance · corroboration · endorsement · testimony · reliability · dependability

psychological

self-assurance

Confidence in one's abilities

poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
composureEmotional self-control
boldnessFearless readiness to act

courage · self-confidence · self-reliance · equanimity · steadiness · calm · unshakability · imperturbability · sangfroid · aplomb

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belief

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