positiveness
State of conviction
Positiveness is the quality or state of being positive.
It can refer to certainty or confidence in one's assertions the positiveness of her tone left no room for doubt, or to an optimistic, affirming attitude toward life and circumstances.
The word overlaps considerably with positivity, though positiveness more often emphasizes definiteness or assurance while positivity tends toward cheerfulness and hopefulness.
Firm promise or certainty
- convictionFirmly held belief
- definitenessQuality of being exact
- surenessAbsence of uncertainty
- conclusivenessQuality of being final
certitude · guarantee · reliability · confidence · undeniability · incontrovertibility · irrefutability · absoluteness
Desire for good outcomes
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
buoyancy · sanguinity · aspiration · idealism · anticipation · belief · faith · expectancy
Pleasantly bright in mood
- buoyantAble to float
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- jovialCheerful and friendly
ebullient · effervescent · animated · spirited · bubbly · perky · jaunty · chipper
Positive change in quality
- progressMovement toward improvement
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- growthIncrease in size
- developmentProgress toward maturity
enhancement · productivity · effectiveness · usefulness · practicality · benefit · helpfulness · proactivity
Opposite of no
- agreementShared position between parties
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
acceptance · validation · endorsement · approval · support · recognition · nod · ratification
assurance
Firm promise or certainty
- convictionFirmly held belief
- definitenessQuality of being exact
- surenessAbsence of uncertainty
conclusiveness · certitude · guarantee · reliability · confidence · undeniability · incontrovertibility · irrefutability · absoluteness · decisiveness
hope
Desire for good outcomes
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
enthusiasm · buoyancy · sanguinity · aspiration · idealism · anticipation · belief · faith · expectancy · rosiness
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
jovial · ebullient · effervescent · animated · spirited · bubbly · perky · jaunty · chipper · peppy
improvement
Positive change in quality
- progressMovement toward improvement
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- growthIncrease in size
development · enhancement · productivity · effectiveness · usefulness · practicality · benefit · helpfulness · proactivity · contribution
yes
Opposite of no
- agreementShared position between parties
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- consentVoluntary agreement given
acknowledgment · acceptance · validation · endorsement · approval · support · recognition · nod · ratification · sanction
positivenessuncertainty
State of being unsure
doubt · incertitude · hesitation · hesitancy · irresolution
positivenessnegativity
Disposition toward pessimism
negativeness · negativism · pessimism · cynicism · defeatism
positivenesstentativeness
State of being uncertain
equivocation · hedging · diffidence · vagueness · indefiniteness
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