guaranteed

Promised without doubt

Guaranteed means assured or certain, backed by a promise or warranty.

A guaranteed refund comes without conditions.

Guaranteed delivery by Friday means the seller commits to that deadline.

The word often emphasizes certainty: That's guaranteed to cause problems.

Something guaranteed has a guarantee behind it—formal or implied.

certainty

certain

Free from doubt

inevitable · unquestionable · undeniable · conclusive · irrefutable · unmistakable · indubitable · positive · clear-cut · incontrovertible

promise

promised

Gave one's word

  • pledgedFormally promised something
  • swornBound by formal promise
  • vowedPromised with gravity

committed · contracted · agreed · bonded · covenanted · warranted · assured · stipulated · obligated · declared

security

secured

Made fast or obtained

bonded · collateralized · backed · underwritten · risk-free · safe · asset-backed · indemnified · hedged · covered

reliability

reliable

Consistently performing as expected

unfailing · fail-safe · consistent · steady · proven · tested · tried-and-true · bankable · rock-solid · bulletproof

warranty

covered

Having protection atop

underwritten · certified · backed · registered · valid · entitled · claimable · reimbursable · replaceable · refundable

Categories
Opposites
certainty

guaranteedunpredictable

Cannot be anticipated

unsure · doubtful · uncertain · indefinite · questionable

security/protection

guaranteedunsecured

Not backed by collateral

unprotected · uninsured · exposed · vulnerable · uncovered

conditionality

guaranteedconditional

Dependent on prerequisites

contingent · provisional · qualified · subject to change · revocable

Phrases
Family

guarantee, guarantees, guaranteeing, unguaranteed

Familiarity
Top 3,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G