n. Function: noun
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Synonyms: TRUST 1, dependence, faith, hope, reliance, stock
Contrasted Words: distrust, mistrust; despair, hopelessness
Antonyms: doubt; apprehension
2 a feeling or showing of adequacy and reliance on oneself and one's powers FF1C; had serene confidence in his own ability to win FF1E;
Synonyms: aplomb, assurance, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust; compare EQUANIMITY
Related Words: courage, mettle, resolution, spirit, tenacity; brashness, impudence, presumption
Contrasted Words: apprehension, incertitude, misgiving, self-depreciation, self-doubt, uncertitude
Antonyms: diffidence
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Synonyms: CERTAINTY , assurance, assuredness, certitude, conviction, sureness, surety
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Synonyms: EFFRONTERY , brashness, brass, cheek, chutzpah, ||crust, face, gall, nerve, presumption