adjective
(of a quality) definite; unquestionable.
the sunshine is a decided improvement
distinct,clear,clear-cut,marked,pronounced,obvious,striking,noticeable,unmistakable,patent,manifest,express,definite,certain,positive,absolute,emphatic,categorical,unambiguous,undeniable,unequivocal,indisputable,undisputed,unquestionable,assured,guaranteed,sensible
adjective
feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one’s abilities or qualities.
we require outgoing, confident people able to approach large groups
self-assured,assured,sure of oneself,self-confident,positive,assertive,self-assertive,self-possessed,believing in oneself,self-reliant,poised,filled with aplomb,cool,cool-headed,calm,collected,and collected,phlegmatic,level-headed,composed,nonchalant,unperturbed,imperturbable,unruffled,impassive,serene,tranquil,relaxed,at ease,unflappable,together,unfazed,laid-back,nonplussed,equanimous
noun
a confidant.
adjective
able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case.
it’s certain that more changes are in the offing
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pronoun
some but not all.
certain of his works have been edited
adjective
aggressively confident and self-assertive.
he has campaigned courageously despite difficulties that would have stopped many more bullish men
optimistic,hopeful,buoyant,positive,sanguine,confident,cheerful,cheery,bright,assured,animated,spirited,upbeat,of good cheer
adjective
(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
a bold attempt to solve the crisis
daring,intrepid,courageous,brave,valiant,fearless,unafraid,undaunted,dauntless,valorous,audacious,adventurous,dashing,heroic,gallant,swashbuckling,adventuresome,daredevil,venturesome,plucky,unflinching,spirited,confident,positive,decisive,assured,enterprising,rash,reckless,brash,foolhardy,gutsy,spunky,ballsy,game,feisty,temerarious
adjective
(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
a bold attempt to solve the crisis
daring,intrepid,courageous,brave,valiant,fearless,unafraid,undaunted,dauntless,valorous,audacious,adventurous,dashing,heroic,gallant,swashbuckling,adventuresome,daredevil,venturesome,plucky,unflinching,spirited,confident,positive,decisive,assured,enterprising,rash,reckless,brash,foolhardy,gutsy,spunky,ballsy,game,feisty,temerarious
adjective
(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
a bold attempt to solve the crisis
daring,intrepid,courageous,brave,valiant,fearless,unafraid,undaunted,dauntless,valorous,audacious,adventurous,dashing,heroic,gallant,swashbuckling,adventuresome,daredevil,venturesome,plucky,unflinching,spirited,confident,positive,decisive,assured,enterprising,rash,reckless,brash,foolhardy,gutsy,spunky,ballsy,game,feisty,temerarious
noun
a bold typeface or letter.
Shadow cabinet members listed in bold
adjective
Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
patients should be more assertive with their doctors
confident,forceful,self-confident,positive,bold,decisive,assured,self-assured,self-possessed,believing in oneself,self-assertive,authoritative,strong-willed,insistent,firm,determined,commanding,bullish,dominant,domineering,assaultive
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